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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P1000 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
  • Released January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Replaced the Nikon P900
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 7 months later than the P1000 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1000 scores versus the P1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon P1000

 A1000 P1000 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2018More recent by 7 months
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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Nikon A1000

 P1000 A1000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon P1000

 A1000 P1000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 offers external 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) and the Nikon P1000 has sizing of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

See the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1000 against the P1000.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and P1000 is 86 and 49 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and P1000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent A1000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography features
51
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Nikon P1000
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
51
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
Nikon P1000 Travel photography info
72
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (3000mm)
bad battery (250 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,415g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
55
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
Nikon P1000 Vlogging info
72
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of external microphone jack
57
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,415g)
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon P1000
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2018-07-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Nikon Expeed
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 99 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video 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 Yes
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 1415g (3.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $477 $1,000