Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 V1
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Revealed July 2008
- Also referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Successor is Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
- Launched January 2012
- Refreshed by Nikon 1 V2

Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 1000D versus Nikon 1 V1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the 1 V1 (10MP) is pretty close but the 1000D (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

The 1000D was unveiled 4 years prior to the 1 V1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1000D matches up against the 1 V1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 V1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D & Nikon 1 V1. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery & Nikon 1 V1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon 1 V1
1000D | 1 V1 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Canon 1000D
1 V1 | 1000D | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2008 | Newer by 42 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon 1 V1
1000D | 1 V1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1000D has got exterior measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V1 has specifications of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 1000D versus Nikon 1 V1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1000D vs the 1 V1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and 1 V1 is 70 and 84 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and 1 V1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The 1000D comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged 1000D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Nikon 1 V1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 1000D | Nikon 1 V1 |
Also Known as | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2008-07-22 | 2012-01-20 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 135 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon 1 |
Available lenses | 326 | 13 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 502 grams (1.11 lb) | 383 grams (0.84 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 11.0 |
DXO Low light score | 719 | 346 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $160 | $670 |