Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P950
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2019
- Old Model is Nikon A900
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Released January 2020
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Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A1000 was brought out 11 months earlier than the P950 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A1000 scores against the P950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Nikon Coolpix P950. The entire galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Nikon P950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon P950
| A1000 | P950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon A1000
| P950 | A1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2020 |  | January 2019 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon P950
| A1000 | P950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies |
Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A1000 compared to the P950.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and P950 is 86 and 52 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and P950.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A1000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P950 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Nikon Coolpix P950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Nikon Coolpix P950 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2019-01-18 | 2020-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| 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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 90 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 300 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
| Max 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 | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) | 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") |
| 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 photographs | 290 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $477 | $797 |