Nikon P1000 vs Sony A7R

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon P1000 and Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the P1000 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The P1000 was revealed 4 years after the A7R which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P1000 scores vs the A7R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 has physical measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P1000 and Sony A7R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P1000 versus the A7R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and A7R is 49 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and A7R.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P1000 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R will render greater detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger P1000 provides an edge in sensor innovation.