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Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Introduced January 2020
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P950 was released 6 years later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P950 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 P950 Galaxy Camera 2 
LaunchedJanuary 2020January 2014More recent by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon P950

 Galaxy Camera 2 P950 
Display sizing4.8"3.2"Larger display (+1.6")
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 P950 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P950 has external dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P950 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 52 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer P950 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P950
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
57
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
59
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P950
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (1,005 grams)
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
lighter than others in class (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix P950Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-01-07 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 4.8"
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $797 $400