Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P7100

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P7100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the A1000 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A1000 was unveiled 7 years later than the P7100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A1000 grades vs the P7100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The full galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 against the P7100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and P7100 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and P7100.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A1000 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon A1000 will give more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger A1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.