Nikon P90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was introduced 5 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P90 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P90 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P90 enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P90 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P90 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 70 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older P90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.