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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was revealed 7 years after the S9100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1000 matches up versus the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon S9100

 A1000 S9100 
LaunchedJanuary 2019July 2011More modern by 92 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon A1000

 S9100 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon S9100

 A1000 S9100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 provides external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A1000 compared to the S9100.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and S9100 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and S9100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon A1000 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger A1000 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
52
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
33
manual focus
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography details
Nikon S9100 Street photography details
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
50
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography features
Nikon S9100 Travel photography features
73
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
bad battery life (250 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (214g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
40
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have microphone jack
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 shots 270 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $477 $329