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Canon T6s vs Nikon A1000

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Canon T6s vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
  • Renewed by Canon 77D
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
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Canon T6s vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon T6s and Nikon A1000, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and A1000 (16MP) and the T6s (APS-C) and A1000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The T6s was brought out 5 years earlier than the A1000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon T6s being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the T6s scores against the A1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Nikon A1000

 T6s A1000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon T6s

 A1000 T6s 
RevealedJanuary 2019February 2015Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Canon T6s and Nikon A1000

 T6s A1000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon T6s vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon T6s provides outside dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T6s and Nikon A1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the T6s versus the A1000.

Canon T6s vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6s and A1000 is 66 and 86 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the T6s and A1000.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The T6s due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon T6s will render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older T6s will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T6s vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
52
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s as a Street photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
71
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
no image stabilization
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
61
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
50
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T6s
Travel photography with Nikon A1000
66
offers focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
73
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
low battery pack (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T6s
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 shots)
no Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T6s
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
no image stabilization
73
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no external microphone port
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Canon T6s vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Nikon A1000
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6s Nikon Coolpix A1000
Otherwise known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-06 2019-01-18
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 19 -
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Optional No
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $849 $477