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Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched March 2015
  • Renewed by Nikon P1000
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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 4G Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon P900 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P900 was announced 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the P900 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 P900 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedMarch 2015August 2012Fresher by 31 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon P900

 Galaxy Camera 4G P900 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 P900 Galaxy Camera 4G 

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 has outside measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the P900 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P900 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 52 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger P900 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography highlights
45
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (899g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
55
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
59
great battery power (360 shots)
supports bluetooth
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than average (899 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
resolution is good (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery power (360 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
53
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no external mic support
heavier than average (899g)
36
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix P900Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P900 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 measurements 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Yes BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 899 gr (1.98 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $550