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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P520

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P520 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
  • Launched January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P510
  • Updated by Nikon P530
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P520 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1000 was brought out 6 years after the P520 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1000 grades against the P520 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon P520

 A1000 P520 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2013More modern by 73 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Nikon A1000

 P520 A1000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon P520

 A1000 P520 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 has got 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) while the Nikon P520 has proportions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon P520 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1000 and the P520.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and P520 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and P520.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P520 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer A1000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Nikon P520
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
51
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Sports photography camera
49
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Travel photography camera
72
features touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
57
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
heavier than competition (550 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Nikon P520
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P520 as a Vlogging camera
72
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing external mic port
57
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (550 grams)
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon P520
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix P520
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes 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 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $477 $380