Nikon A1000 vs Nikon B500

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was launched 2 years after the B500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A1000 grades versus the B500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Nikon Coolpix B500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has proportions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A1000 compared to the B500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and B500 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and B500.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger A1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.