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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS versus Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was revealed 6 months after the S1000pj so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the S1000pj for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S1000pj

 A3000 IS S1000pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A3000 IS

 S1000pj A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S1000pj

 A3000 IS S1000pj 
RevealedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS against the S1000pj.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and S1000pj is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and S1000pj.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S1000pj to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography highlights
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no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
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flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $240 $289