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

Attribute
Samsung Pro815 ×
Nikon Coolpix P900 ×
General
ModelSamsung Pro815Nikon Coolpix P900
BrandSamsungNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberPro815P900
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20052015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)132140
Width (mm)53137
Height (mm)87103
Weight (g)850916
Waterproof--
Successor-Nikon P950
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-BSI
Effective megapixels (MP)816.1
Sensor format2/3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)58.0828.07
Sensor width (mm)8.86.17
Sensor height (mm)6.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.71.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-None
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • ccd raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.57.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSchneider-Kreuznach VarioplanZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 12 groups including a super extra-low dispersion (ED) glass element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 420.0024.00 - 2,000.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 108.003.00 - 357.00
Zoom ratio (x)1583
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.450.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1050
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 300-
Filter thread (mm)-67
Thread type-On lens
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.0
  • 4.0
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1 or 9-point autofocusContrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.44" 235kpix EVF and 1.44" 115kpix top LCD0.5cm (0.2-in.), approx. 921K-dot equivalent LCD, 100% coverage; with the diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m-1); eye sensor
Focus peaking-+
Evf resolution (dots)235,000921,000
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.53
Rear display resolution (dots)235,000921,600
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, 50, 100, 200, 400Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
  • auto 2
  • auto1
  • cloudy
  • color temp
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, Center-weighted, Spot, AF SpotMatrix, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNight, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & SnowScene modes: Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.1 - 7.7m; Tele: 1.5 - 3.7mAuto 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.)
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 connectionHot Shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • c
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-No 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
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional infra-red
  • wi-fi or optional ir remote
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • micro-b usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.661.36
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.57.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-7
1↑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)11.2
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 SLB-1974Proprietary EN-EL23
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary SLB-1974 7.4v Li-Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL23 Lithium-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 featuresSuper macro mode is available only from 50 - 100mm equivalent focal lengths.Features a new Dual Detect Optical VR technology to help achieve the highest level of camera shake compensation available in a Nik



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