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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Updated by Nikon AW110
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon AW100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was released 7 years later than the AW100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1000 scores vs the AW100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon AW100

 A1000 AW100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019August 2011Fresher by 91 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon A1000

 AW100 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon AW100

 A1000 AW100 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 provides external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A1000 versus the AW100.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and AW100 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and AW100.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer A1000 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography advice
52
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Nikon AW100
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
55
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
33
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Travel photography highlights
73
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
low battery power (250 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
Nikon AW100 Vlogging highlights
73
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no external mic port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon AW100
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2019-01-18 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $477 $299