Nikon Coolpix A1000 vs Nikon Z50
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Nikon Coolpix A1000: 330 g ; Nikon Z50: 450 g
- Sensor size: Nikon Coolpix A1000: 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) ; Nikon Z50: 23.5 x 15.7 mm
- Sensor resolution: Nikon Coolpix A1000: 4612 x 3468 ; Nikon Z50: 5600 x 3733
- Effective megapixels: Nikon Coolpix A1000: 16.0 ; Nikon Z50: 20.9
- Max. video mode: Nikon Coolpix A1000: 3840x2160 (30p/25p) ; Nikon Z50: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Nikon Coolpix A1000: EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery ; Nikon Z50: EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Nikon Z50 (20.9).
| Specification | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Nikon Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | Coolpix A1000 | Z50 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 114.2 x 71.7 x 40.5 mm | 126.5 x 93.5 x 60 mm |
| Weight | 330 g | 450 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 4612 x 3468 | 5600 x 3733 |
| Crop factor | 5.62 | 1.53 |
| Total megapixels | 16.79 | 21.51 |
| Effective megapixels | 16.0 | 20.9 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5568 x 3712 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-6400 | Auto, 100-51200 (expandable to 204,800) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 8 sec | 30 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| White balance presets | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | — | Hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) |
| AF phase-detection points | — | 209 |
| Max burst speed | — | 11 fps (extended high speed) |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | — | No IBIS (lens VR only) |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 3840x2160 (30p/25p) | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 1,036,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots |
| Power | ||
| Battery | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery | EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | — | 280 shots |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | — | 320 shots |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f3.4 - f6.9 | — |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f19.1 - f38.8 | — |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 24 - 840 mm | — |
| Optical zoom | 35x | — |
| Digital zoom | Yes | — |
| Normal focus range | 50 cm | — |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm | — |