Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX300
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2019
- Superseded the Nikon A900
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Replacement is Sony WX350
Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX300 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon A1000 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A1000 was revealed 5 years after the WX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A1000 scores against the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony WX300
A1000 | WX300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | February 2013 | Newer by 72 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon A1000
WX300 | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony WX300
A1000 | WX300 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Nikon A1000 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A1000 vs the WX300.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and WX300 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and WX300.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX300 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2019-01-18 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 330 gr (0.73 lbs) | 166 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $477 | $330 |