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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Launched January 2019
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon A1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was revealed 5 years after the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A1000 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A1000 Galaxy Camera 2 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2014Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon A1000

 Galaxy Camera 2 A1000 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 A1000 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A1000 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher A1000 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
51
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery life (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
72
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
not so great battery power (250 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
73
good battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
52
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
72
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic socket
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $477 $400