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 2150. This rating puts the A1000 among the top 40 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.

Headline Specifications

Nikon A1000
Fixed lens compact camera
24-840mm f/3.4-6.9
15.9 MP, 1/2.3" Sensor
4K/30p Video
ISO 100 - 6 400
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.

Body Specifications

	Camera Model	Camera Width	Camera Height	Camera Depth	Camera Weight	Battery Life 1	Weather Sealing	Camera Launch 2	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
	Nikon A1000	114 mm	72 mm	41 mm	330 g	250	n	Jan 2019	429
	Canon SX740	110 mm	64 mm	40 mm	299 g	265	n	Jul 2018	399
	Fujifilm XF10	113 mm	64 mm	41 mm	279 g	330	n	Jul 2018	499
	Leica D-LUX 7	115 mm	66 mm	65 mm	392 g	300	n	Nov 2018	1,195
	Nikon B600	122 mm	82 mm	99 mm	500 g	280	n	Jan 2019	349
	Nikon P1000	146 mm	119 mm	181 mm	1415 g	250	n	Jul 2018	999
	Nikon D3500	124 mm	97 mm	70 mm	365 g	1550	n	Aug 2018	429
	Panasonic LX100 II	115 mm	66 mm	65 mm	392 g	300	n	Aug 2018	999
	Sony HX99	102 mm	58 mm	36 mm	242 g	370	n	Aug 2018	449
	Sony HX95	102 mm	58 mm	36 mm	242 g	370	n	Aug 2018	429
	Sony WX800	102 mm	58 mm	36 mm	233 g	370	n	Oct 2018	399
Notes: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. (1) Number of images that can be taken on a full battery charge according to the CIPA-standard; (2) Official announcement.

Camera Model
Nikon A1000
Canon SX740
Fujifilm XF10
Leica D-LUX 7
Nikon B600
Nikon P1000
Nikon D3500
Panasonic LX100 II
Sony HX99
Sony HX95
Sony WX800

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.

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.

Sensor Characteristics

	Camera Model	Sensor Class	Resolution (MP)	Horiz. Pixels	Vert. Pixels	Video Format	DXO Portrait	DXO Landscape	DXO Sports	DXO Overall
	Nikon A1000	1/2.3	15.9	4608	3456	4K/30p	..	..	..	..
	Canon SX740	1/2.3	20.2	5184	3888	4K/30p	..	..	..	..
	Fujifilm XF10	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	4K/15p	..	..	..	..
	Leica D-LUX 7	Four Thirds	16.8	4736	3552	4K/30p	..	..	..	..
	Nikon B600	1/2.3	15.9	4608	3456	1080/30p	..	..	..	..
	Nikon P1000	1/2.3	15.9	4608	3456	4K/30p	..	..	..	..
	Nikon D3500	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	..	..	..	..
	Panasonic LX100 II	Four Thirds	16.8	4736	3552	4K/30p	..	..	..	..
	Sony HX99	1/2.3	18.0	4896	3672	4K/30p	..	..	..	..
	Sony HX95	1/2.3	18.0	4896	3672	4K/30p	..	..	..	..
	Sony WX800	1/2.3	18.0	4896	3672	4K/30p	..	..	..	..

Camera Model
Nikon A1000
Canon SX740
Fujifilm XF10
Leica D-LUX 7
Nikon B600
Nikon P1000
Nikon D3500
Panasonic LX100 II
Sony HX99
Sony HX95
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.

Core Features

	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
	Nikon A1000	1166	n	3.0	1036	tilting	Y	1/4000s	7.0	Y	Y
	Canon SX740	none	n	3.0	922	tilting	n	1/3200s	10.0	Y	Y
	Fujifilm XF10	none	n	3.0	1040	fixed	Y	1/4000s	6.0	Y	n
	Leica D-LUX 7	2764	n	3.0	1240	fixed	Y	1/4000s	11.0	n	Y
	Nikon B600	none	n	3.0	921	fixed	n	1/4000s	7.4	Y	Y
	Nikon P1000	2359	n	3.2	921	swivel	n	1/4000s	7.0	Y	Y
	Nikon D3500	optical	n	3.0	921	fixed	n	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
	Panasonic LX100 II	2764	n	3.0	1240	fixed	Y	1/4000s	11.0	n	Y
	Sony HX99	638	n	3.0	922	tilting	Y	1/2000s	10.0	Y	Y
	Sony HX95	638	n	3.0	922	tilting	n	1/2000s	10.0	Y	Y
	Sony WX800	none	n	3.0	922	tilting	Y	1/2000s	10.0	Y	Y

Camera Model
Nikon A1000
Canon SX740
Fujifilm XF10
Leica D-LUX 7
Nikon B600
Nikon P1000
Nikon D3500
Panasonic LX100 II
Sony HX99
Sony HX95
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.

Input-Output Connections

	Camera Model	Hotshoe Port	Internal Microphone	Internal Speaker	Microphone Port	Headphone Port	HDMI Port	USB Port	WiFi Support	NFC Support	Bluetooth Support
	Nikon A1000	-	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	Y
	Canon SX740	-	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	Y
	Fujifilm XF10	-	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	Y
	Leica D-LUX 7	Y	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	Y
	Nikon B600	-	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	Y
	Nikon P1000	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	Y
	Nikon D3500	Y	mono	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	-	-	Y
	Panasonic LX100 II	Y	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	Y
	Sony HX99	-	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Sony HX95	-	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Sony WX800	-	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	Y	-

Camera Model
Nikon A1000
Canon SX740
Fujifilm XF10
Leica D-LUX 7
Nikon B600
Nikon P1000
Nikon D3500
Panasonic LX100 II
Sony HX99
Sony HX95
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 (4.3-151mm 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).

Review Scores

	Camera Model	camera   labs	dp review	ephoto   zine	imaging resource	photography   blog	Camera Launch	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
	Nikon A1000	+ +	..	3.5/5	..	3/5	Jan 2019	429
	Canon SX740	+	..	4/5	..	4/5	Jul 2018	399
	Fujifilm XF10	..	75/100	4/5	..	4.5/5	Jul 2018	499
	Leica D-LUX 7	..	..	..	..	4.5/5	Nov 2018	1,195
	Nikon B600	+	..	3.5/5	..	3/5	Jan 2019	349
	Nikon P1000	+	73/100	3.5/5	4.5/5	3.5/5	Jul 2018	999
	Nikon D3500	..	75/100	4/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Aug 2018	429
	Panasonic LX100 II	+	82/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Aug 2018	999
	Sony HX99	..	..	4/5	..	4.5/5	Aug 2018	449
	Sony HX95	..	..	..	..	..	Aug 2018	429
	Sony WX800	..	..	..	..	..	Oct 2018	399
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

Camera Model
Nikon A1000
Canon SX740
Fujifilm XF10
Leica D-LUX 7
Nikon B600
Nikon P1000
Nikon D3500
Panasonic LX100 II
Sony HX99
Sony HX95
Sony WX800

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.

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