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Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(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
Nikon 1 V1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Nikon 1 V1

 1000D 1 V1 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Canon 1000D

 1 V1 1000D 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2008Newer by 42 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Nikon 1 V1

 1000D 1 V1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography advice
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography highlights
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography advice
41
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
53
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
41
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging features
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1000D vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Nikon 1 V1
 Canon EOS 1000DNikon 1 V1
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