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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Announced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon A1000 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was unveiled 7 years after the WB210 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A1000 grades vs the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Samsung WB210

 A1000 WB210 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2011More modern by 92 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k1kClearer screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon A1000

 WB210 A1000 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Samsung WB210

 A1000 WB210 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 offers physical 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) whilst the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 versus the WB210.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and WB210 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and WB210.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent A1000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
52
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
66
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (174g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Sports photography highlights
50
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
73
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
low battery life (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than others (174g)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A1000
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-01-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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