Nikon P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon P80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was brought out 6 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P80 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P80 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 has outside measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P80 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P80 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.