Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB1100F

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon A1000 and Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was unveiled 5 years later than the WB1100F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A1000 grades against the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Samsung WB1100F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A1000 vs the WB1100F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and WB1100F is 86 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and WB1100F.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern A1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.