Canon N vs Nikon A1000

On this page, we are comparing the Canon N versus Nikon A1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the N (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was manufactured 7 years prior to the A1000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the N grades versus the A1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Nikon Coolpix A1000. The entire galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Nikon A1000 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon N has got external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the N compared to the A1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N and A1000 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and A1000.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older N will be behind in sensor innovation.