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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon A1000 versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was unveiled 5 years after the SZ-15 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A1000 matches up against the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus SZ-15

 A1000 SZ-15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019June 2013Newer by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Nikon A1000

 SZ-15 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SZ-15

 A1000 SZ-15 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A1000 versus Olympus SZ-15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A1000 and the SZ-15.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and SZ-15 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and SZ-15.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent A1000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography advice
50
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography information
73
has touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
terrible battery life (250 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
55
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging features
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing mic port
34
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Olympus SZ-15
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Olympus SZ-15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $477 $200