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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P100

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P100 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
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Released July 2010
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was introduced 8 years after the P100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1000 matches up vs the P100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon P100

 A1000 P100 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2010More modern by 104 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Nikon A1000

 P100 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon P100

 A1000 P100 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 comes with exterior measurements 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 P100 has dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 compared to the P100.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and P100 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and P100.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern A1000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Portrait photography camera
51
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (481g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Nikon P100
49
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Travel photography camera
72
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
48
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (678mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (481 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P100 Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
Nikon P100 Vlogging information
72
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have external microphone port
25
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than average (481 grams)
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon P100
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix P100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix P100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-678mm (26.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 481g (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $477 $400