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Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand 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
  • Updated by Nikon P1000
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon P900 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P900 was brought out 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the P900 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 P900 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedMarch 2015August 2012More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k0kClearer display (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon P900

 Galaxy Camera 3G P900 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 P900 Galaxy Camera 3G 

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P900 comes with outside dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P900 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the P900 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 52 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P900 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern P900 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
45
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (899g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P900
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
56
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (360 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
60
great battery life (360 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (899 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P900
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
51
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery life (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P900
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
54
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (899 grams)
37
relatively wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Nikon Coolpix P900Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P900 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-03-02 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Yes BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 899g (1.98 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 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 life 360 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $606