Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Nikon Coolpix A1000 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix A1000 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Nikon Coolpix A1000 Specs

Coolpix P1000

  • Introduced in July 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 81.00mm (3.2″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-3000mm (125x), f2.8-8.0
  • WiFi built-in
  • 146.3 x 118.8 x 181.3mm³ (5.8″ x 4.7″ x 7.1″)
  • 1415g (45.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P1000

Coolpix A1000

  • Introduced in January 2019
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-840mm (35x), f3.4-6.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 114.2 x 71.7 x 40.5mm³ (4.5″ x 2.8″ x 1.6″)
  • 330g (10.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix A1000

Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix A1000: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix A1000: Viewfinder

Coolpix P1000 has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.36 megapixel with magnification of 0.68x.

The Coolpix A1000 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 1.16 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.50x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

Coolpix P1000 (0.68x)

Coolpix A1000 (0.50x)

Better choice: Nikon Coolpix P1000

Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Nikon Coolpix A1000 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P1000 a better choice

Coolpix P1000

Coolpix A1000

Auto Focus points (4)

99 1
Better viewfinder (4, Megapixel)

2.36 1.16
External microphone (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P1000 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the better viewfinder and the connector for an external microphone.

The Coolpix P1000 scores 10 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix A1000

Coolpix P1000

Coolpix A1000

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 1.04
Touch screen (2)

Weighs less (2)

1415g
(45.6 oz.)
330g
(10.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

3151cm³
(198 cu.in.)
332cm³
(21 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix A1000 are that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and the lower weight than the Coolpix P1000. Another advantage over the Coolpix P1000: the more compact size.

Yields 8 points for the Coolpix A1000.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P1000

Coolpix A1000

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Resolution (megapixel)

16.00 16.00
Speed (frames/second)

7 7
Sensitivity

100 – 6400 ISO 100 – 6400 ISO
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Articulated screen

Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
WiFi

Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Nikon Coolpix A1000 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P1000 and Coolpix A1000

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P1000

Nikon Coolpix A1000

10
8

We advise to choose the newest model: Nikon Coolpix A1000.