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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P900
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P1000 was unveiled 7 years after the WB210 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P1000 matches up vs the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Samsung WB210

 P1000 WB210 
LaunchedJuly 2018July 2011Newer by 85 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k1kClearer screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Nikon P1000

 WB210 P1000 
Screen sizing3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Samsung WB210

 P1000 WB210 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 offers external dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P1000 and the WB210.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and WB210 is 49 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P1000 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher P1000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P1000
Street photography with Samsung WB210
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (1,415 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
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supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
more heavy than others (1,415g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (174g)
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging information
Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (1,415g)
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pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Samsung WB210
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-10 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415g (3.12 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,000 $279