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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P900 and Samsung Pro815 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix P900 ×
Samsung Pro815 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P900Samsung Pro815
BrandNikonSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberP900Pro815
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20152005
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)140132
Width (mm)13753
Height (mm)10387
Weight (g)916850
Waterproof--
SuccessorNikon P950-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerBSI-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.18
Sensor format1/2.3 inch2/3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0758.08
Sensor width (mm)6.178.8
Sensor height (mm)4.556.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.342.7
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNone-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2400 x 1800(4.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • ccd raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)7.12.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 12 groups including a super extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elementSchneider-Kreuznach Varioplan
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 2,000.0028.00 - 420.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 357.002.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)8315
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.22 - 0.45
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5010
Macro focus range (cm)-3 - 300
Filter thread (mm)67-
Thread typeOn lens-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1.0
  • 4.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking1 or 9-point autofocus
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.5cm (0.2-in.), approx. 921K-dot equivalent LCD, 100% coverage; with the diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m-1); eye sensor0.44" 235kpix EVF and 1.44" 115kpix top LCD
Focus peaking+-
Evf resolution (dots)921,000235,000
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.5
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600235,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,400-
Minimum iso (native)100-
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto 2
  • auto1
  • cloudy
  • color temp
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 151/4000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted, SpotMulti, Center-weighted, Spot, AF Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes: Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, LandscapeNight, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 11.5m (1 ft. 8 in. to 37 ft.); [T]: 5.0 to 7.0m (16 ft. 5 in. to 22 ft.)Wide: 0.1 - 7.7m; Tele: 1.5 - 3.7m
Max flash sync (s)1/4000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • c
  • cf1
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • ccd raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi or optional ir remote
  • optional infra-red
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.360.66
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.12.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.17-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.36-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.03-
Startup time (s)1.21
Play -> record time (s)0.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)360-
Battery life, video (minutes)80-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL23Proprietary SLB-1974
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL23 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary SLB-1974 7.4v Li-Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software-
  • digimax master
  • digimax reader
  • usb drivers
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFeatures a new Dual Detect Optical VR technology to help achieve the highest level of camera shake compensation available in a NikSuper macro mode is available only from 50 - 100mm equivalent focal lengths.



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