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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was introduced 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1000pj grades against the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S1000pj Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon S1000pj

 Galaxy Camera S1000pj 
RevealedFebruary 2013August 2009Newer by 43 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S1000pj Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj against the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (300 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
36
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also referred to as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-04 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $289 $450