Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon A1000

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX1 IS versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was revealed 10 years earlier than the A1000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the A1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Nikon A1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS against the A1000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and A1000 is 64 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and A1000.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A1000 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.