Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was manufactured 4 years after the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P1000 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 provides 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the P1000 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 49 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher P1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.