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Canon A1300 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Canon A1300 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
Photography Glossary

Canon A1300 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A1300 versus Nikon A1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced 8 years earlier than the A1000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1300 grades vs the A1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon A1000

 A1300 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon A1300

 A1000 A1300 
LaunchedJanuary 2019February 2012More modern by 84 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon A1000

 A1300 A1000 

Canon A1300 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Canon A1300 versus Nikon A1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A1300 against the A1000.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and A1000 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and A1000.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography details
Nikon A1000 Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
33
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography advice
Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
includes touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
bad battery (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography info
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
72
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot A1300Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 250 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $477