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COOLPIX A1000

Compact 35x superzoom with 4K, EVF, and tilting touchscreen for travel on a budget.

$479

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

15.9 MP

Sensor

6.17 × 4.55 mm

ISO max

25,600

Burst

11 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

330 g

Battery

640 shots

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Sensor size

Nikon COOLPIX A1000

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

114 × 72 × 41 mm · 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 11fps burst — solid for most action
  • · 493 AF points — good coverage

Video & Hybrid

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 330g — ultralight for all-day carry
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Bird AF subject recognition
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 330g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs

Pros

  • 35x zoom in compact body
  • Built-in EVF
  • 4K video
  • Affordable

Cons

  • Small sensor
  • Limited low light
  • Fixed lens

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Nikon COOLPIX A1000

Sensor

Resolution15.9 MP
Sensor type1/2.3-inch CMOS
Sensor size6.17 × 4.55 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorEXPEED 7

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemOn-sensor PDAF
AF points / zones493
AF frame coverage90 %
AF low-light limit-8.5 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)6 fps
Burst (electronic)11 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight330 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)114.2 × 72.2 × 41.1 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryEN-EL15c
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenNo

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 2.0
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens