Nikon A1000 vs Samsung EX2F

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.