Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon A900 and Nikon A1000 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon A900 has external dimensions of 113 x 67 x 40 mm (4.45 x 2.64 x 1.57″) and weighs 289 g (0.64 lb / 10.19 oz) (including batteries). Nikon A1000 has external dimensions of 114 x 72 x 41 mm (4.49 x 2.83 x 1.61″) and weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon A900 and the Nikon A1000. Nikon A900 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Nikon A1000.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon A900 and Nikon A1000.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon A900 and Nikon A1000.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon A900 is 41g lighter than the Nikon A1000 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix A900 nor Nikon Coolpix A1000 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon A900 and Nikon A1000's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Both cameras feature
Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels.