Nikon A1000 vs Nikon A900
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2019
- Previous Model is Nikon A900
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Launched February 2016
- Newer Model is Nikon A1000
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A1000 was announced 2 years after the A900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1000 grades against the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon A900
| A1000 | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2019 |  | February 2016 | More modern by 36 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon A1000
| A900 | A1000 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon A900
| A1000 | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Exact same screen resolution |
Nikon A1000 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A1000 and the A900.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and A900 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and A900.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon A900 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger A1000 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon A900 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Nikon Coolpix A900 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2019-01-18 | 2016-02-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-840mm (35.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.4-6.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 330g (0.73 lbs) | 289g (0.64 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 250 images | 300 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $477 | $400 |