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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Nikon A1000
(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
  • Launched January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon A1000

 SX1 IS A1000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon SX1 IS

 A1000 SX1 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2019March 2009More recent by 119 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon A1000

 SX1 IS A1000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

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

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
52
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography factors
Nikon A1000 Street photography factors
56
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (615 grams)
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon A1000 Sports photography factors
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography details
Nikon A1000 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (615 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
not so great battery (250 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography details
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
57
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (615 grams)
73
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-27 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615g (1.36 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
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