Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 S1

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon 1000D versus Nikon 1 S1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the 1 S1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the 1000D (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1000D was unveiled 5 years before the 1 S1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1000D matches up versus the 1 S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D & Nikon 1 S1. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery & Nikon 1 S1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D comes with external measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S1 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 1000D and the 1 S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and 1 S1 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and 1 S1.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 1000D comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older 1000D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.