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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon A1000 versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was manufactured 4 years later than the SH-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1000 matches up versus the SH-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus SH-1

 A1000 SH-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019March 2014More recent by 59 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon A1000

 SH-1 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SH-1

 A1000 SH-1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 features outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Nikon A1000 versus Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A1000 against the SH-1.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and SH-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and SH-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern A1000 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Olympus SH-1
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (271g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
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boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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great battery (380 shots)
lighter than competition (271g)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external mic support
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fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Olympus SH-1
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 380 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $477 $349