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Nikon Coolpix A1000 vs Nikon Coolpix A900

Nikon Coolpix A1000

Nikon Coolpix A1000

Camera summary

The Nikon Coolpix A1000, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Jan. 18, 2019.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.3 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix A900, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon Coolpix A900

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

EN-EL12

The battery of this camera can last up to 250 shots per charge with the included EN-EL12 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Nikon Coolpix A900

Nikon Coolpix A900

Camera summary

The Nikon Coolpix A900, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Feb. 23, 2016.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.1 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.2 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Coolpix A1000, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Coolpix A1000

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

EN-EL12

The battery of this camera can last up to 300 shots per charge with the included EN-EL12 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
Yes
No
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points - -

Connectivity

Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
AF area
No
No
average
Yes
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
AKA - -
announced Jan. 18, 2019 Feb. 23, 2016
Body type Compact Compact
brand Nikon Nikon
msrp $599.00 $241.00
model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
Predecessor model Nikon Coolpix A900
Successor model Nikon Coolpix A1000

Lense

Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
No
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
GPS No -
Self-timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
AE bracketing
No
No
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
No
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
No
No
Flash modes n/a n/a
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 0.0 fps 7.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 8 8
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
No
No

Physical

Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
Battery life 250 shots 300 shots
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm 113 x 67 x 40mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 330 grs 289 grs

Screen

Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 921 921
Screen size - -
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Touch screen
Yes
No

Sensor

Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Yes
No
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 16 20
Sensor size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)

Viewfinder

Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix A900
viewfinder Electronic -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots no electronic viewfinder