Nikon P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P80 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was released 5 years before the Galaxy Camera which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P80 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P80 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P80 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P80 and the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and Galaxy Camera is 75 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind in sensor technology.