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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20 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
  • Released January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Pentax VS20

 A1000 VS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2012More modern by 85 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon A1000

 VS20 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Pentax VS20

 A1000 VS20 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and VS20 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography info
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography info
51
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
Pentax VS20 Travel photography info
72
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competitors in class (235 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography information
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A1000
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
72
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (235g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon A1000 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Pentax VS20
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Pentax Optio VS20
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