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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was introduced 2 years after the S1000pj which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A4000 IS grades vs the S1000pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon S1000pj

 A4000 IS S1000pj 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A4000 IS

 S1000pj A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S1000pj

 A4000 IS S1000pj 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has proportions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS vs the S1000pj.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and S1000pj is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and S1000pj.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern A4000 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (175 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
33
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
62
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (175 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (175 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 175 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $199 $289