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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
49
Imaging
43
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Older Model is Nikon P900
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon P1000 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was released 5 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P1000 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 P1000 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedJuly 2018August 2012Newer by 72 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon P1000

 Galaxy Camera 3G P1000 
Display dimension4.8"3.2"Larger display (+1.6")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 P1000 Galaxy Camera 3G 

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P1000 has external measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P1000 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 49 and 90 respectively.

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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher P1000 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
57
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P1000
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
51
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (1,415g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
50
excellent zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
54
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (3000mm)
not so great battery (250 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,415 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
47
quite wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
58
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,415g)
37
quite wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-10 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Nikon Expeed 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415g (3.12 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,000 $606