Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Nikon
COOLPIX A1000
Compact 35x superzoom with 4K, EVF, and tilting touchscreen for travel on a budget.
$479
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
EOS R1 is 5.5 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
COOLPIX A1000
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- BCOOLPIX A1000 has lower Weight (330 g vs 920 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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COOLPIX A1000
114 × 72 × 41 mm
330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
EOS R1 is 43mm wider, 77mm taller, and 46mm thicker than COOLPIX A1000.
EOS R1 is 590 g heavier than COOLPIX A1000.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 41mm COOLPIX A1000
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX A1000
114 × 72 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX A1000
114 × 41 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
COOLPIX A1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
30.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
COOLPIX A1000: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX A1000
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -7.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114.2, 72.2, 41.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
330 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
COOLPIX A1000
Pros
- ✓35x zoom in compact body
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓4K video
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Limited low light
- –Fixed lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or COOLPIX A1000?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX A1000 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and COOLPIX A1000?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and COOLPIX A1000 is 15.9 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and COOLPIX A1000 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while COOLPIX A1000 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the COOLPIX A1000?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. COOLPIX A1000 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and COOLPIX A1000?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and COOLPIX A1000 weighs 330 g, so the COOLPIX A1000 is 590 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and COOLPIX A1000 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. COOLPIX A1000: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and COOLPIX A1000 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. COOLPIX A1000: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the COOLPIX A1000, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and COOLPIX A1000 at $479. The COOLPIX A1000 is $5,820 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.