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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Launched November 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The P7800 was announced 10 months after the Galaxy Camera and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P7800 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 P7800 Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2013More modern by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon P7800

 Galaxy Camera P7800 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 P7800 Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 provides outer measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P7800 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and Galaxy Camera is 82 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7800 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger P7800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography factors
46
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (399g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery (350 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
68
great battery (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (399g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
68
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
58
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
49
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
75
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
more heavy than others (399g)
36
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Alternative name - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-25 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $550 $450