Nikon A1000 vs Samsung EX2F
86 Imaging
42 Features
64 Overall
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90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Introduced January 2019
- Previous Model is Nikon A900
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Released December 2012

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon A1000 and Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the A1000 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

The A1000 was unveiled 6 years later than the EX2F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1000 grades versus the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Samsung EX2F
A1000 | EX2F | |||
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Released | January 2019 | ![]() | December 2012 | Fresher by 75 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+921k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Nikon A1000
EX2F | A1000 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Samsung EX2F
A1000 | EX2F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Nikon A1000 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon A1000 and Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A1000 against the EX2F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and EX2F is 86 and 90 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and EX2F.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A1000 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon A1000 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger A1000 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Samsung EX2F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-01-18 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | No | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 330 gr (0.73 lb) | 294 gr (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $477 | $478 |