Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon A1000
A3000 IS | A1000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon A3000 IS
A1000 | A3000 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 110 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 |
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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).
Compare the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon A1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | |
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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 |