Nikon P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Nikon P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Launched January 2009
- Renewed by Nikon P90
(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
- Introduced August 2012
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe P80 was released 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the P80 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
| P80 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon P80
| Galaxy Camera 4G | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 44 months |
| Screen dimensions | 4.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
| P80 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P80 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the P80 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 75 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon P80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P80 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P80 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2012-08-29 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | - |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | EN-EL5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $400 | $550 |