Nikon P90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P90 was introduced 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P90 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P90 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P90 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P90 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 70 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged P90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.