Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P600

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon A1000 and Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 5 years after the P600 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A1000 grades vs the P600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Nikon Coolpix P600. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Nikon P600 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 has got outside 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 P600 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Nikon A1000 and Nikon P600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A1000 versus the P600.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and P600 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and P600.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher A1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.