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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L20

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L20 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L20 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon L20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was revealed 10 years after the L20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A1000 scores against the L20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon L20

 A1000 L20 
RevealedJanuary 2019February 2009Newer by 122 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Nikon A1000

 L20 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon L20

 A1000 L20 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 provides 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) while the Nikon L20 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon L20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 compared to the L20.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and L20 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and L20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon A1000 to render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern A1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography information
Nikon L20 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Nikon L20
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography advice
Nikon L20 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Nikon L20
72
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
55
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Nikon L20
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
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pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
Nikon L20 Vlogging info
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have mic jack
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lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon L20
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix L20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-01-18 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 135g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $477 $120