Nikon
COOLPIX A1000
Compact 35x superzoom with 4K, EVF, and tilting touchscreen for travel on a budget.
$479
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
Nikon
Z5 IIC
Screen-first, viewfinder-free full-frame Z mount body: 24.5MP BSI sensor, EXPEED 7 AF with fish detection, 7.5-stop IBIS, 15 Scene Modes, and N-RAW video.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2026
Z5 IIC is 7.8 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX A1000
Wins
Z5 IIC
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX A1000 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ5 IIC has higher Max video bit rate (420 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- BZ5 IIC has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareCOOLPIX A1000
114 × 72 × 41 mm
330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
COOLPIX A1000 is 20mm narrower, 9mm shorter, and 31mm thinner than Z5 IIC.
COOLPIX A1000 is 290 g lighter than Z5 IIC.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm COOLPIX A1000 · 72mm Z5 IIC
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
COOLPIX A1000
114 × 72 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
COOLPIX A1000
114 × 41 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX A1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Z5 IIC
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
30.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
COOLPIX A1000: mount data unavailable
Z5 IIC
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
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
COOLPIX A1000
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114.2, 72.2, 41.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
330 g vs 620 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 273 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 IIC
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.7, 72
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Max video bit rate
420 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
COOLPIX A1000
Pros
- ✓35x zoom in compact body
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓4K video
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Limited low light
- –Fixed lens
Z5 IIC
Pros
- ✓Lightest full-frame Z body (620g)
- ✓15 Scene Modes — first on a Nikon FX mirrorless
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF, 10 subject types incl. fish
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS + Focus Point VR
- ✓N-RAW internal recording, UVC/UAC webcam
Cons
- –No built-in EVF — rear screen only
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –No mechanical shutter
- –4K 60p is DX (APS-C) crop only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX A1000 or Z5 IIC?
Z5 IIC scores 6.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX A1000 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX A1000 and Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX A1000 is 15.9 MP and Z5 IIC is 24.5 MP, so the Z5 IIC captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX A1000 and Z5 IIC have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX A1000 does not have IBIS, while Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX A1000 or the Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX A1000 reaches 11 fps electronic. Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX A1000 and Z5 IIC?
COOLPIX A1000 weighs 330 g and Z5 IIC weighs 620 g, so the COOLPIX A1000 is 290 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX A1000 and Z5 IIC record 4K video?
COOLPIX A1000: 4K up to 60p. Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the COOLPIX A1000 and Z5 IIC weather sealed?
COOLPIX A1000: No. Z5 IIC: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX A1000 and 350 shots for the Z5 IIC, giving the COOLPIX A1000 the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX A1000 launched at $479 and Z5 IIC at $1,399. The COOLPIX A1000 is $920 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.