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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(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
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon A1000 versus Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very close but the A1000 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The A1000 was unveiled 11 years after the GX-20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A1000 grades against the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Samsung GX-20

 A1000 GX-20 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2008More modern by 134 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon A1000

 GX-20 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Samsung GX-20

 A1000 GX-20 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 enjoys external 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) and the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A1000 and the GX-20.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and GX-20 is 86 and 58 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and GX-20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A1000 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon A1000 will provide you with more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent A1000 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography highlights
52
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography features
50
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography details
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography details
73
has focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
bad battery (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
weather proofing
decent megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
55
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging info
73
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Samsung GX-20
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Samsung GX-20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-01-18 2008-01-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $477 $850