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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon A1000 and Samsung WB700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was launched 8 years after the WB700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A1000 scores vs the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Samsung WB700

 A1000 WB700 
LaunchedJanuary 2019December 2010More modern by 99 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Nikon A1000

 WB700 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Samsung WB700

 A1000 WB700 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A1000 and Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1000 compared to the WB700.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and WB700 is 86 and 98 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and WB700.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer A1000 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
51
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography factors
Samsung WB700 Street photography factors
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Travel photography highlights
72
provides touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
72
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Samsung WB700
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Samsung WB700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-01-18 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) -
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $477 $300