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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Released January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 11 years before the A1000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX10 IS grades vs the A1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon A1000

 SX10 IS A1000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon SX10 IS

 A1000 SX10 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2009Fresher by 121 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon A1000

 SX10 IS A1000 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS provides exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS versus the A1000.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and A1000 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and A1000.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Nikon A1000
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography details
Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography features
Nikon A1000 Travel photography features
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
low battery life (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
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reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (600g)
73
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 330 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $275 $477