Nikon A1000 Comparison Review
The Nikon Coolpix A1000 is a fixed lens compact camera that was officially introduced in January 2019 and is equipped with a 1/2.3-inch sensor. It offers a resolution of 15.9 megapixel.

Is the Nikon A1000 a good camera? The A1000 has a Camera Elo of 2015. This rating puts the A1000 among the top 50 percent of all superzoom compact cameras. In terms of its sensor size category (small sensor cameras), the A1000 ranks among the top 20 percent. Based on its within category standings, the camera earns a 4-star performance rating.
Nikon A1000 |
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Fixed lens compact camera |
24-840mm f/3.4-6.9 |
15.9 MP, 1/2.3" Sensor |
4K/30p Video |
ISO 100-6400 |
Electronic viewfinder (1166k dots) |
3.0" LCD, 1036k dots |
Tilting touchscreen |
7 shutter flaps per second |
250 shots per battery charge |
114 x 72 x 41 mm, 330 g |

Read on to find out more about the camera's size, sensor, features, reception by expert reviewers, and how it compares to other digital cameras.
Body comparison with a credit card
The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size of the Nikon A1000 vis-à-vis a credit card. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the Nikon A1000 alongside a set of comparators. If you want to review a camera pair side-by-side, just select a right-side comparator from among the camera models in the table. Alternatively, you can also move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible comparisons there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Nikon A1000 | 4.5 in | 2.8 in | 1.6 in | 11.6 oz | 250 | n | Jan 2019 | 429 | Nikon A1000 | |||
Canon SX740« » | 4.3 in | 2.5 in | 1.6 in | 10.5 oz | 265 | n | Jul 2018 | 399 | Canon SX740 | |||
Fujifilm XF10« » | 4.4 in | 2.5 in | 1.6 in | 9.8 oz | 330 | n | Jul 2018 | 499 | Fujifilm XF10 | |||
Nikon B600« » | 4.8 in | 3.2 in | 3.9 in | 17.6 oz | 280 | n | Jan 2019 | 349 | Nikon B600 | |||
Nikon P1000« » | 5.7 in | 4.7 in | 7.1 in | 49.9 oz | 250 | n | Jul 2018 | 999 | Nikon P1000 | |||
Panasonic ZS80« » | 4.4 in | 2.7 in | 1.7 in | 11.5 oz | 380 | n | Feb 2019 | 449 | Panasonic ZS80 | |||
Panasonic LX100 II« » | 4.5 in | 2.6 in | 2.6 in | 13.8 oz | 300 | n | Aug 2018 | 999 | Panasonic LX100 II | |||
Panasonic TS7« » | 4.6 in | 3.0 in | 1.5 in | 11.3 oz | 300 | Y | May 2018 | 449 | Panasonic TS7 | |||
Sony HX99« » | 4.0 in | 2.3 in | 1.4 in | 8.5 oz | 370 | n | Aug 2018 | 449 | Sony HX99 | |||
Sony HX95« » | 4.0 in | 2.3 in | 1.4 in | 8.5 oz | 370 | n | Aug 2018 | 429 | Sony HX95 | |||
Sony WX800« » | 4.0 in | 2.3 in | 1.4 in | 8.2 oz | 370 | n | Oct 2018 | 399 | Sony WX800 | |||
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. |
The listed prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The Nikon A1000 was launched in the US market at a price of $429. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.
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Sensor comparison with a 35mm slide
The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
The Nikon A1000 features a 1/2.3-inch sensor and has a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 5.6. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the Nikon A1000 among the smaller-sensor digicams that favor affordability and compact design.

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Nikon A1000 | 1/2.3 | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Nikon A1000 | |
Canon SX740« » | 1/2.3 | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Canon SX740 | |
Fujifilm XF10« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 4K/15p | - | - | - | - | Fujifilm XF10 | |
Nikon B600« » | 1/2.3 | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/30p | - | - | - | - | Nikon B600 | |
Nikon P1000« » | 1/2.3 | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Nikon P1000 | |
Panasonic ZS80« » | 1/2.3 | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Panasonic ZS80 | |
Panasonic LX100 II« » | Four Thirds | 16.8 | 4736 | 3552 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Panasonic LX100 II | |
Panasonic TS7« » | 1/2.3 | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Panasonic TS7 | |
Sony HX99« » | 1/2.3 | 18.0 | 4896 | 3672 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Sony HX99 | |
Sony HX95« » | 1/2.3 | 18.0 | 4896 | 3672 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Sony HX95 | |
Sony WX800« » | 1/2.3 | 18.0 | 4896 | 3672 | 4K/30p | - | - | - | - | Sony WX800 |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The A1000 indeed provides movie recording capabilities. The highest resolution format that the A1000 can use is 4K/30p.
Feature comparison
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The adjacent tables list some of the other core features of the Nikon A1000 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Nikon A1000 | 1166 | n | 3.0 | 1036 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 7.0 | Y | Y | Nikon A1000 | |
Canon SX740« » | - | n | 3.0 | 922 | tilting | n | 1/3200s | 10.0 | Y | Y | Canon SX740 | |
Fujifilm XF10« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 1/4000s | 6.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm XF10 | |
Nikon B600« » | - | n | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 7.4 | Y | Y | Nikon B600 | |
Nikon P1000« » | 2359 | n | 3.2 | 921 | swivel | n | 1/4000s | 7.0 | Y | Y | Nikon P1000 | |
Panasonic ZS80« » | 2330 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/2000s | 10.0 | Y | Y | Panasonic ZS80 | |
Panasonic LX100 II« » | 2764 | n | 3.0 | 1240 | fixed | Y | 1/4000s | 11.0 | n | Y | Panasonic LX100 II | |
Panasonic TS7« » | 1170 | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 1/1300s | 10.0 | Y | Y | Panasonic TS7 | |
Sony HX99« » | 638 | n | 3.0 | 922 | tilting | Y | 1/2000s | 10.0 | Y | Y | Sony HX99 | |
Sony HX95« » | 638 | n | 3.0 | 922 | tilting | n | 1/2000s | 10.0 | Y | Y | Sony HX95 | |
Sony WX800« » | - | n | 3.0 | 922 | tilting | Y | 1/2000s | 10.0 | Y | Y | Sony WX800 |
One convenient feature of the A1000 is the presence of an on-board flash. While this built-in flash is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light to brighten deep shadow areas.
Connection comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon Coolpix A1000 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Nikon A1000 | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Nikon A1000 | |
Canon SX740« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Canon SX740 | |
Fujifilm XF10« » | - | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Fujifilm XF10 | |
Nikon B600« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Nikon B600 | |
Nikon P1000« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Nikon P1000 | |
Panasonic ZS80« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Panasonic ZS80 | |
Panasonic LX100 II« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Panasonic LX100 II | |
Panasonic TS7« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Panasonic TS7 | |
Sony HX99« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Sony HX99 | |
Sony HX95« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Sony HX95 | |
Sony WX800« » | - | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony WX800 |
It is notable that the A1000 offers wifi support. Wifi can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location.
The A1000 has a zoom lens built in (4.3-151.0mm f/3.4-6.9), which, in full frame equivalent terms, provides a focal length range from 24 to 840mm. The camera is, hence, ready to shoot, while remaining more compact in size than an interchangeable lens camera with an optic that offers similar focal length and aperture specifications.
Expert reviews
While the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says nothing about, for example, the handling, responsiveness, and overall imaging quality of the A1000 in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased. This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The following table reports the overall rankings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog).
Camera Model |
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Nikon A1000 | - | - | 3.5/5 | - | 3/5 | Jan 2019 | 429 | Nikon A1000 | |||
Canon SX740« » | + | - | 4/5 | - | 4/5 | Jul 2018 | 399 | Canon SX740 | |||
Fujifilm XF10« » | - | 75/100 | 4/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Jul 2018 | 499 | Fujifilm XF10 | |||
Nikon B600« » | + | - | 3.5/5 | - | 3/5 | Jan 2019 | 349 | Nikon B600 | |||
Nikon P1000« » | + | 73/100 | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 | Jul 2018 | 999 | Nikon P1000 | |||
Panasonic ZS80« » | - | - | 4.5/5 | - | - | Feb 2019 | 449 | Panasonic ZS80 | |||
Panasonic LX100 II« » | + | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Aug 2018 | 999 | Panasonic LX100 II | |||
Panasonic TS7« » | + | - | - | - | 3.5/5 | May 2018 | 449 | Panasonic TS7 | |||
Sony HX99« » | - | - | 4/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Aug 2018 | 449 | Sony HX99 | |||
Sony HX95« » | - | - | - | - | - | Aug 2018 | 429 | Sony HX95 | |||
Sony WX800« » | - | - | - | - | - | Oct 2018 | 399 | Sony WX800 | |||
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (-) not available. |
The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.
Nikon A1000 FAQ
Below are some additional questions and answers concerning some particular features of the A1000.
What type of imaging sensor is used in the A1000?
The camera has a CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensor at its core.
What is the ISO sensitivity range of the A1000?
The camera has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400.
Does the camera have a selfie-friendly screen?
Yes, the LCD-screen of the A1000 is flexible and can be turned to be front-facing for capturing selfies.
Does the Nikon A1000 feature an autofocus assist light?
Yes, the camera has a lamp built-in that can illuminate the subject and improve autofocus in low-light settings.
Does the Nikon A1000 support the Ultra High Speed (UHS) bus interface for SD cards?
Yes, the camera can indeed use UHS-I cards (data transfer speed of up to 104 MB/s).
Which battery does the A1000 use?
The camera gets its power from the EN-EL12 (here at amazon), which is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion power pack.
Camera to camera comparisons
If you would like to see a side-by-side review of this and another camera, just make your choice using the following search menu. An an alternative, you can also directly jump to any one of the listed comparisons that were previously generated by the CAM-parator tool.
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Camera Model | Nikon A1000 | |
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Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Camera Lens | 24-840mm f/3.4-6.9 | |
Launch Date | January 2019 | |
Launch Price | USD 429 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
Sensor Format | 1/2.3" Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
Sensor Area | 28.0735 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 7.7 mm | |
Crop Factor | 5.6x | |
Sensor Resolution | 15.9 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 1.33 μm | |
Pixel Density | 56.73 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | no AA filter | |
Movie Capability | 4K/30p Video | |
ISO Setting | 100-6400 ISO | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 98% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | ..x | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1166k dots | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 1036k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Tilting screen | |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | No Peaking Feature | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 7 shutter flaps/s | |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | |
UHS card support | UHS-I | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | no Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | micro HDMI | |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | EN-EL12 power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 250 shots per charge | |
Body Dimensions |
114 x 72 x 41 mm (4.5 x 2.8 x 1.6 in) |
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Camera Weight | 330 g (11.6 oz) |
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