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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Released January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon A1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 11 years earlier than the A1000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A2100 IS matches up against the A1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon A1000

 A2100 IS A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon A2100 IS

 A1000 A2100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2019February 2009More modern by 120 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon A1000

 A2100 IS A1000 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS and the A1000.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and A1000 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and A1000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon A1000 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography details
Nikon A1000 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon A1000 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography details
Nikon A1000 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
features touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography factors
31
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging information
Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
72
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $220 $477