Nikon P1000 vs Samsung GX-1L

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P1000 vs Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the P1000 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The P1000 was unveiled 12 years after the GX-1L which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P1000 matches up versus the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P1000 features exterior measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P1000 against the GX-1L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and GX-1L is 49 and 69 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and GX-1L.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P1000 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon P1000 will resolve greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher P1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.