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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Released January 2019
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon A1000 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 6 years after the WB800F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1000 grades versus the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Samsung WB800F

 A1000 WB800F 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2013Newer by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Nikon A1000

 WB800F A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Samsung WB800F

 A1000 WB800F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 has physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A1000 and Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A1000 against the WB800F.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and WB800F is 86 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and WB800F.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern A1000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
51
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
72
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
72
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic socket
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Samsung WB800F
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $477 $300