Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon A1000 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 6 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1000 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A1000 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 86 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger A1000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.