Reasons to choose Coolpix A1000
Released in 2019, Coolpix A1000 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 330 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix A1000
vs Nikon Coolpix P1000
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix A100028 mm²
Coolpix P1000- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix A1000 and Coolpix P1000 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix A1000MetricCoolpix P1000
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
330 gWeight1,415 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL20a lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix A1000 and Coolpix P1000 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix A1000 has the lighter body. The Coolpix A1000 and Coolpix P1000 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix A1000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P1000
Released in 2018, Coolpix P1000 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 1,415 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.