Canon 1000D vs Nikon L820

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon 1000D and Nikon L820, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and L820 (16MP) and the 1000D (APS-C) and L820 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1000D was announced 5 years earlier than the L820 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1000D scores versus the L820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1000D and Nikon Coolpix L820. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1000D has outer measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1000D and Nikon L820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 1000D vs the L820.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and L820 is 70 and 72 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and L820.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1000D with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L820 will resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 1000D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.