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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Released January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon A1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 6 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A1000 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A1000 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedJanuary 2019August 2012More recent by 78 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon A1000

 Galaxy Camera 4G A1000 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A1000 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon A1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A1000 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 86 and 90 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger A1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
51
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
72
features touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
terrible battery (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
55
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
47
really wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging factors
72
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no microphone socket
36
really wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2012-08-29
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 surface 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 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $477 $550