Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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![Nikon Coolpix P900 front Nikon Coolpix P900 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P900/Nikon-P900-front.jpg)
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Revealed March 2015
- Renewed by Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Released January 2014
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon P900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The P900 was launched 15 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P900 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
P900 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Released | March 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 15 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon P900
Galaxy Camera 2 | P900 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+116k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
P900 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P900 comes with outside measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P900 against the Galaxy Camera 2.
![Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P900-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-2-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 52 and 90 respectively.
![Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P900-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher P900 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P900-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P900-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P900 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-03-02 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 4.8" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 899g (1.98 lb) | 283g (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 life | 360 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $600 | $400 |