Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix P1000 and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix P1000 was introduced in July 2018 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced in August 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix P1000 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.20" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 2,359k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 4.80" 0k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in GPS
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.20"
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 4.80"
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P1000

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P1000 over Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G.

      Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 3000 mm vs 481 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 125x vs 20.9x
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 0k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs []
      Built-in Flash vs
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs

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      Advantage of Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over Nikon Coolpix P1000.

      Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 23 mm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.20" vs 4.80"
      Built-in GPS vs
      Lighter 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz) vs 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix P1000 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Large Screen3.20"4.80"
        HDMI Output Micro
        Built-In Wi-Fi
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix P1000 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        No Headphone Output
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix P1000 has a 3.20" Fully Articulated screen with 921k dot resolution and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has a 4.80" Fixed screen with 0k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Nikon Coolpix P1000 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

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      Nikon Coolpix P1000 with Fully Articulated screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Nikon Coolpix P1000 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a 99% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G.

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P1000 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix P1000 is equipped with Expeed processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G is equipped with 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor and can take pictures up to [] resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Nikon Coolpix P1000 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Nikon Coolpix P1000 has a Micro HDMI and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix P1000 comes with EN-EL20a battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix P1000 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) card slot. Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has a single micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P1000, and up to [] on Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. Nikon Coolpix P1000 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


      Flash

      Nikon Coolpix P1000 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at Auto ISO and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has no built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix P1000 body has dimensions of 146 x 119 x 181 mm (5.75 x 4.69 x 7.13") and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G body has dimensions of 129 x 71 x 19 mm (5.08 x 2.8 x 0.75"). Nikon Coolpix P1000 weighs 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz) and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G weighs 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      146 mm

      119 mm

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      129 mm

      71 mm

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      71 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.20"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 4.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      POOR
      52
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and give them scores of 70 and 58 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      OVERALL
      70
      OVERALL
      58

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      GOOD
      78
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      POOR
      45
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      GOOD
      80
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      GOOD
      82
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.20"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
      GOOD
      76
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 4.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      77
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix P1000

      Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

      BAD
      28
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      POOR
      47
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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