• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 483.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 855.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 advantages over Nikon L840

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 96 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    283g vs 538g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    922k vs 307k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon L840 advantages over Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $450 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    855 mm vs 483 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 740 vs 400 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung WB850F

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Samsung WB850F
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB850F

Nikon L840
Samsung WB850F
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB850F

Compared to Samsung Galaxy Camera

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Samsung Galaxy Camera
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Headphone jack
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Nikon L840
Samsung Galaxy Camera
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $520
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Compared to Samsung WB800F

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Samsung WB800F
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB800F

Nikon L840
Samsung WB800F
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB800F

Compared to Nikon P530

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Nikon P530
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Nikon P530

Nikon L840
Nikon P530
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon P530

Compared to Nikon B500

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Nikon B500
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in GPS
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Nikon B500

Nikon L840
Nikon B500
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon B500

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