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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon S8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was released 8 years later than the S8000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1000 matches up against the S8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon S8000

 A1000 S8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2019June 2010Fresher by 105 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon A1000

 S8000 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon S8000

 A1000 S8000 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 comes with exterior 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 S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A1000 against the S8000.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and S8000 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and S8000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer A1000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography information
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography information
52
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography factors
Nikon S8000 Street photography factors
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography factors
Nikon S8000 Sports photography factors
50
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
73
features focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging details
Nikon S8000 Vlogging details
73
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-01-18 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 183 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $477 $300