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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Launched January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 8 years after the HZ35W which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A1000 matches up versus the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Samsung HZ35W

 A1000 HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2019June 2010Newer by 105 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon A1000

 HZ35W A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Samsung HZ35W

 A1000 HZ35W 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A1000 versus the HZ35W.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and HZ35W is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and HZ35W.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon A1000 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern A1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
34
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
72
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
low battery (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A1000
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have external microphone socket
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $477 $300