Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB50F

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was introduced 5 years after the WB50F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A1000 scores against the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A1000 compared to the WB50F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and WB50F is 86 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern A1000 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.