Nikon Coolpix A1000 Detailed Review

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The Coolpix A1000 was presented by Nikon in January 2019. It is a Superzoom Digital Camera.
Brand Nikon
Category Superzoom
Date 01/2019
Sensor Properties

In additional Coolpix A1000 has a Compact CMOS sensor with size of 6 x 5 mm² (0.24″ x 0.18″).

Also Coolpix A1000’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 16 megapixel. The resolution is somewhat below average but will be sufficient for most purposes. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed to A3 size.

The Nikon supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Nikon’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.

Format Compact
Sensor area 6.17 x 4.55mm²
(0.24″ x 0.18″)
Type CMOS
Resolution (physical) 16.80 megapixel
Resolution (effective) 16.00 megapixel
Pixel size 1.79 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous 7 frames/second
Lens
Interchangeable
Focal length (min) 24mm
Focal length (max) 840mm
Aperture (max) 3.4
Aperture (min) 6.9
Viewfinder Properties

The Coolpix A1000 uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 1.16 megapixel, an above average value for a viewfinder like this.

The magnifcation is c. 0.50x, an average value for an electronic viewfinder.

Type Elektronic
Coverage 100%
Magnification 0.50x
Resolution 1.16 megapixel
Dioptric correction
Shutter

The Coolpix A1000’s shutter speed varies from 1/2000s to 1s.

The highest shutter speed of the Nikon is just 1/2000s. That’s no longer state of the art and may cause problems in challenging light conditions.

Max. shutter speed 1/2000s
Min. shutter speed 1s
Sensitivity Properties

The Coolpix A1000’s sensitivity goes from 100 ISO und 6400 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

Automatic
Min. sensitivity 100 ISO
Max. sensitivity 6400 ISO
Exposure Modes

The Coolpix A1000 supports all general exposure modes.

The Nikon allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties

The Coolpix A1000’s auto focus processor uses 1 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. in low light).

The Nikon doesn’t support manual focussing. That can be an issue if the auto focus has problems with your subject or lighting.

Type TTL
AF points 1
Manual focusing
Flash Specs

The Coolpix A1000 features a built-in flash with a range of up to 6m (20 ft.). That range will work for most situations.

A hotshoe is missing from the Nikon.

Built-in
Range 6.00m
(20 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs

The Coolpix A1000 display has a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 inches.) and a resolution 1.04 megapixel.

The camera display is intended for selfies or other occasion.

Display parameters:

Type LCD
Size 75.00mm (diagonal)
(3.0 in.)
Resolution 1.04 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs

Coolpix A1000 video supported the resolution with 3840 x 2160 pixel.

ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone.

Nikon Coolpix A1000 Video parameters:

Max. resolution 3840 x 2160 pixel
…with frame rates 25 frames/second
30 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs

The Coolpix A1000 has Wi-fi connection. You can transfer photos to a mobile or laptop using wi-fi.

For photo transferring users may use Bluetooth option.

Connect the Nikon to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Nikon supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom
Memory

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

Slots 1
Memory cards SD
SDHC
SDXC
Battery

The Nikon Coolpix A1000 works with a EN-EL12 battery. The battery lifetime is an average 250 shots. That’s on the lower side of things for a full day, consider a spare battery for the Coolpix A1000.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The Coolpix A1000’s battery battery parameters:

Type EN-EL12
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life 250 photos
Size

The Nikon Coolpix A1000’s dimensions are 114.2 x 71.7 x 40.5mm³. (4.5″ x 2.8″ x 1.6″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is a reasonable 330 grams (10.6 oz.), lens included.

Here is front and top view of the Coolpix A1000:

Dimensions Comparison

To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card).

The Coolpix A1000 is not much bigger:

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