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Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX50

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon A1000 and Sony WX50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 7 years after the WX50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A1000 matches up against the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony WX50

 A1000 WX50 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2012Newer by 85 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon A1000

 WX50 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony WX50

 A1000 WX50 

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 offers exterior measurements 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1000 compared to the WX50.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and WX50 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and WX50.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger A1000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
52
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
Sony WX50 Sports photography details
50
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography details
Sony WX50 Travel photography details
73
features touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
low battery power (250 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A1000
Vlogging with Sony WX50
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Sony WX50
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-01-18 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $477 $250