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Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Comparison

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16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing P950 and Galaxy Camera 2, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Samsung. Nikon P950 was introduced to market in January 2020 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 was launched in January 2014. As you can see, Galaxy Camera 2 is 6 years older than P950. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P950 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2020-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1005g. 140 x 110 x 150 mm

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-02
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 23-483 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4.80" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 283g. 133 x 71 x 19 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P950 over Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 5.0fps 2 fps faster
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
2000mm vs 483mm 1517 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
83.3x vs 21× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
11.5m vs 3.8m 7.7m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over Nikon Coolpix P950
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
LCD Screen Size
4.8" vs 3.2 1.6 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.037k dots vs 921k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
400 shots vs 290 shots 110 more frames with a single charge
Weight
283 g vs 1005 g 722 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
23mm vs 24mm 1 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size
4.80" vs 4.80" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 1.037k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 23mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
2000mm vs 483mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
6.50 vs 5.90 Slow lenses at tele
Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P950 has external dimensions of 140 x 110 x 150 mm (5.51 x 4.33 x 5.91″) and weighs 1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz) (including batteries). Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has external dimensions of 133 x 71 x 19 mm (5.24 x 2.8 x 0.75″) and weighs 283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 39mm shorter and 131mm thinner than Nikon P950.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2.
Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 is significantly lighter (722g ) than the Nikon P950 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

P950
Galaxy Camera 2
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

P950
Galaxy Camera 2
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P950 nor Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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 2's 4.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon P950's 3.2 screen.

On the other hand, Nikon P950 sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to P950.
Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 have 16.0 MP resolution sensors but Nikon P950's sensor is 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2's sensor is 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ).

Since Samsung Galaxy Camera 2's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Nikon P950.

Below you can see the P950 and Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Cameras


Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P950 features a 24-2000 mm F2.8-6.5 83.3x zoom lens whereas Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features a 23-483 mm F2.8-5.9 21× zoom lens.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has 1mm wider coverage than the Nikon P950. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at the wide end. On the tele end, Nikon P950 has 1517mm longer reach than the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. However, with a max aperture of f5.90, Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

P950
Galaxy Camera 2
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

P950
Galaxy Camera 2
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

P950
Galaxy Camera 2
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

P950
Galaxy Camera 2
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P950 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon P950 for Street Photography

GOOD

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon P950 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
2000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 290 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Wireless Connection
483 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Nikon P950 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
83.3X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
1005g
Body Thickness 150mm
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Compact Body
283g
Body Thickness 19mm
21.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon P950 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 for Landscape Photography

POOR
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in GPS
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P950 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 scores compare:

Nikon P950
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #11 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #256 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #39 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #459 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Nikon P950 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in all criteria except one: Portability. Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 is significantly smaller than Nikon P950. If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. Otherwise, Nikon P950 is the better camera overall.

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Nikon P950 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P950 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Brand Nikon Samsung
Announced 2020-01-07 2014-01-02
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-2000 mm (83.3x) 23-483 mm (21×)
Max Aperture F2.8-6.5 F2.8-5.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 10cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fixed type
Size 3.20" 4.80"
Resolution 921k dots 1,037k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 90% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 1005g 283g
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm 133 x 71 x 19mm
Battery Life 290 shots 400 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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