Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P950

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").

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The 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.

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.

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).

Contrast the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.