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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon A1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3000 IS was introduced 10 years earlier than the A1000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A3000 IS grades versus the A1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon A1000

 A3000 IS A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon A3000 IS

 A1000 A3000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2010More recent by 110 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon A1000

 A3000 IS A1000 

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS provides physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS vs the A1000.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and A1000 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and A1000.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A1000 to deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography info
Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
not so great battery (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
72
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $240 $477