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Nikon A1000 Review

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    Main Features

    • 16MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 125 - 6400
    • 24-840 mm F3.4-6.9 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3" Tilting Screen
    • 1166k dot Electronic viewfinder
    • continuous shooting
    • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 330g. 114 x 72 x 41 mm
    • Replaced Nikon A900
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    Nikon A1000 Overview

    First introduced in January 2019 , Nikon Coolpix A1000 is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization , Tilting touch screen and 24-840 mm F3.4-6.9 lens. Nikon replaced the older A900 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
    Compare Nikon Coolpix A1000 vs Nikon A900

    Nikon A1000 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Nikon A1000 has an Overall Score of 58/100 and ranked #19 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #347 out of 1220 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Nikon A1000 Physical Specs
    Nikon A1000 weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) and has external dimensions of 114 x 72 x 41 mm (4.49 x 2.83 x 1.61″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Nikon A1000 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 41mm, it is not small either, 12mm thicker than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Nikon A1000 with the dimensions:

    Nikon A1000 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon A1000 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon A1000, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Nikon A1000 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Nikon A1000 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Nikon A1000 with its main competitors:

    Nikon A1000 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs A1000 Thickness vs A1000
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Nikon A900
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    289g 41g lighter 40mm 1mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Canon SX740 HS
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    299g 31g lighter 40mm 1mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Panasonic ZS80
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    327g 3g lighter 42mm 1mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Panasonic ZS70
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    322g 8g lighter 41mm equal thickness
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Canon G7 X MII
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    319g 11g lighter 42mm 1mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Sony HX90V
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    245g 85g lighter 36mm 5mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Nikon P1000
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    1415g 1085g heavier 181mm 140mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Nikon S9900
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    289g 41g lighter 40mm 1mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Nikon A1000 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Nikon A1000 Sensor and Photography Features

    Nikon A1000 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9. A1000 has a native ISO range of 125 - 6400 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Nikon A1000 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon A1000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Nikon A1000's 1/2.3" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Nikon A1000 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Nikon A1000 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Nikon A1000 Lens

    Nikon A1000 features a 24-840 mm F3.4-6.9 35x zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end and remarkable super telephoto reach at 840mm.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    A1000
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    A1000
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.40 at 24mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f6.90.

    Max Aperture at Wide

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    A1000
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    A1000
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    A1000 is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Nikon A1000's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.



    Nikon A1000 LCD and Viewfinder

    Nikon A1000 has a Tilting 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 921k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Nikon A1000 back view and LCD

    For those of you who loves shooting selfies, self or group photos, Nikon A1000 will make your life easier with its Selfie friendly screen. Another group of users who will take advantage of A1000's LCD screen are Vloggers and any video creators who are working in a single-person setup.


    Nikon A1000 Selfie Friendly LCD

    A1000 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 1,166kdots and coverage of 98%. 98% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image.

    Nikon A1000 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Nikon A1000 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our A1000. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect A1000 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger port.

    Battery

    Nikon A1000 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a shooting life of 250 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras

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    Fujifilm HS35EXR with its 600shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon A1000 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Nikon A1000 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Nikon A900
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    3840 x 2160 300shots Yes Yes Yes
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Canon SX740 HS
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    3840 x 2160 265shots Yes Yes Yes
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Panasonic ZS80
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    3840 x 2160 380shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Panasonic ZS70
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    3840 x 2160 380shots Yes No No
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Canon G7 X MII
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    1920 x 1080 265shots Yes No Yes
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Sony HX90V
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    1920 x 1080 360shots Yes No Yes
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Nikon P1000
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    3840 x 2160 250shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Camera Nikon S9900
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    1920 x 1080 300shots Yes No Yes

    Nikon A1000 Video Features

    With Nikon A1000, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 30p, 24p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. This means that Nikon A1000 provides 4K (Ultra-HD) video. Except some exotic 6K and 8K video recording cameras, 4K is the new standard in consumer video world.

    A1000 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
    Nikon A1000 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Nikon Coolpix P7100 in a similar price range.

    Nikon A1000 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Nikon A1000 can shoot continuously at max speed of and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately A1000 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.
    Nikon A1000 flash

    Focusing

    Nikon A1000 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Nikon A1000 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Nikon A1000 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Nikon A1000 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Image Stabilization
    Articulating Screen
    4K (UHD) Video
    Touch Screen
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    RAW Shooting
    Face Detection Focusing
    921k dots LCD Resolution
    1/4000s High Shutter Speed
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    Timelapse Recording
    24mm Wide Angle Lens
    840mm Good Tele Lens
    35.0X Optical Zoom
    1166kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    Remote control with a smartphone
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    CONs
    No External Flash Shoe
    Low Battery Life: 250 shots
    Heavy Body: 330
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.40
    Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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    What type of Photography is Nikon A1000 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Nikon A1000 in 5 different photography areas.

    Nikon A1000 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon A1000 has a score of 45 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No External Flash Shoe
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon A1000 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon A1000 for Street Photography

    Nikon A1000 has a score of 83 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Tilting LCD Screen
    Image Stabilization
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Small Body
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon A1000 for Street Photography

    Nikon A1000 for Sports Photography

    Nikon A1000 has a score of 30 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theA1000.
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    Wireless Connection
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Image Stabilization
    840 mm Tele Lens
    RAW shooting capability
    Environmental Sealings
    Focus Points
    Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon A1000 for Sports Photography

    Nikon A1000 for Daily Photography

    Nikon A1000 has a score of 69 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    35.0X Optical Zoom
    RAW shooting capability
    330g
    Body Thickness 41mm
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon A1000 for Daily Photography

    Nikon A1000 for Landscape Photography

    Nikon A1000 has a score of 37 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theA1000.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon A1000 for Landscape Photography
    Nikon A1000 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Nikon A1000 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Nikon A1000 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Nikon A1000

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon A1000 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon A1000
    Does the Nikon A1000 have Image Stabilization?
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    What is the Weight of Nikon A1000?
    What are the Dimensions of Nikon A1000?
    Nikon Coolpix A1000 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Nikon
    Model Nikon Coolpix A1000
    Announced 2019-01-18
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 24-840 mm (35x)
    Max Aperture F3.4-6.9
    Macro Focus Range 1cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Tilting
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 921k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 1,166k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 98%
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 8s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting n/a
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
    Flash Modes n/a
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3"
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 6,400
    Min Native ISO 125
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
    Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 330g
    Physical Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm
    Battery Life 250 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (3 or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS No
    Storage Type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
    Storage Slots 1


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