Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20
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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2019
- Succeeded the Nikon A900
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched January 2012
Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon A1000 and Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A1000 was released 7 years after the VS20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the A1000 grades against the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Pentax VS20
A1000 | VS20 | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | January 2012 | More modern by 85 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon A1000
VS20 | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Pentax VS20
A1000 | VS20 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Nikon A1000 and Pentax VS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A1000 against the VS20.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and VS20 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and VS20.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger A1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2019-01-18 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to 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 | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 330g (0.73 lb) | 235g (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $477 | $106 |