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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon A1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 11 years before the A1000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1100 IS scores vs the A1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon A1000

 A1100 IS A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon A1100 IS

 A1000 A1100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2009More modern by 120 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k115kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon A1000

 A1100 IS A1000 

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon A1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the A1000.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and A1000 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and A1000.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A1000 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography information
26
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Nikon A1000 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography info
Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
features touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
low battery life (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
72
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 115k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $477