Nikon
COOLPIX A1000
Compact 35x superzoom with 4K, EVF, and tilting touchscreen for travel on a budget.
$479
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
Nikon
Z8
Z9 internals in a compact body — 45.7MP stacked sensor, 8K 60p, no blackout burst.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Z8 is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX A1000
Wins
Z8
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX A1000 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ8 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ8 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 60 frames)
- BZ8 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- BZ8 has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 15.9 MP)
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
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Z8
144 × 119 × 83 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
COOLPIX A1000 is 30mm narrower, 46mm shorter, and 42mm thinner than Z8.
COOLPIX A1000 is 490 g lighter than Z8.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm COOLPIX A1000 · 83mm Z8
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
Z8
144 × 119 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
Z8
144 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX A1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Z8
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
Z8
✓ 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
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114.2, 72.2, 41.1
Weight
330 g vs 820 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only COOLPIX A1000 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z8
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 118.5, 83
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 15.9 MP — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-9 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 493
- ✓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.
COOLPIX A1000
Pros
- ✓35x zoom in compact body
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓4K video
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Limited low light
- –Fixed lens
Z8
Pros
- ✓45.7MP stacked CMOS from Z9 — class-leading
- ✓8K 60p N-RAW internal
- ✓No mechanical shutter wear — fully electronic
- ✓20fps at full 45.7MP resolution
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 340 CIPA shots
- –No built-in grip (unlike Z9)
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon COOLPIX A1000
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX A1000 or Z8?
Z8 scores 9.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX A1000 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX A1000 and Z8?
COOLPIX A1000 is 15.9 MP and Z8 is 45.7 MP, so the Z8 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX A1000 and Z8 have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX A1000 does not have IBIS, while Z8 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX A1000 or the Z8?
COOLPIX A1000 reaches 11 fps electronic. Z8 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX A1000 and Z8?
COOLPIX A1000 weighs 330 g and Z8 weighs 820 g, so the COOLPIX A1000 is 490 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX A1000 and Z8 record 4K video?
COOLPIX A1000: 4K up to 60p. Z8: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX A1000 and Z8 weather sealed?
COOLPIX A1000: No. Z8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX A1000 and 340 shots for the Z8, giving the COOLPIX A1000 the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX A1000 launched at $479 and Z8 at $3,999. The COOLPIX A1000 is $3,520 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon press materials.