Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus SH-1
A1000 | SH-1 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | March 2014 | More recent by 59 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon A1000
SH-1 | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SH-1
A1000 | SH-1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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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 |