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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon A1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1000 was announced 5 years after the Galaxy Camera which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1000 grades vs the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A1000 Galaxy Camera 
RevealedJanuary 2019February 2013Newer by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon A1000

 Galaxy Camera A1000 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A1000 Galaxy Camera 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Nikon A1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A1000 against the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and Galaxy Camera is 86 and 90 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher A1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
51
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
49
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
72
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
72
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing external microphone socket
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $477 $450