Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Introduced November 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released August 2012

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon P7800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

The P7800 was released 16 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the P7800 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
P7800 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 16 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+921k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon P7800
Galaxy Camera 3G | P7800 | |||
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Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
P7800 | Galaxy Camera 3G |
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P7800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the P7800 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 82 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher P7800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-11-25 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | - |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 4.8" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399g (0.88 pounds) | 305g (0.67 pounds) |
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 score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 200 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $550 | $606 |