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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
49
Imaging
43
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Replaced the Nikon P900
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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 4G Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P1000 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was revealed 5 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P1000 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 P1000 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedJuly 2018August 2012More recent by 72 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon P1000

 Galaxy Camera 4G P1000 
Display size4.8"3.2"Larger display (+1.6")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 P1000 Galaxy Camera 4G 

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P1000 provides external dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the P1000 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 49 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent P1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
57
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
51
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (1,415g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
50
incredible zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P1000
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
54
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,415 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than average (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
47
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P1000
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
58
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (1,415 grams)
37
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,000 $550