Nikon A1000 vs Sony RX100 V

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon A1000 versus Sony RX100 V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the A1000 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The A1000 was announced 2 years after the RX100 V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A1000 grades against the RX100 V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A1000 versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 and the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and RX100 V is 86 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and RX100 V.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A1000 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent A1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.