Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon P500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P500 has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 10 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06″) and weighs 494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz) (including batteries). Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has external dimensions of 129 x 71 x 19 mm (5.08 x 2.8 x 0.75″) and weighs 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon P500 and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G is 13mm shorter and 84mm thinner than Nikon P500 but it is also 13mm wider.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G is significantly lighter (189g ) than the Nikon P500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix P500 nor Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G's 4.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon P500's 3 screen.
On the other hand, Nikon P500 LCD screen has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to P500.