Nikon
COOLPIX A1000
Compact 35x superzoom with 4K, EVF, and tilting touchscreen for travel on a budget.
$479
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Z9 is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX A1000
Wins
Z9
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX A1000 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 60 frames)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- ACOOLPIX A1000 has lower Weight (330 g vs 1160 g)
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
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
COOLPIX A1000 is 35mm narrower, 77mm shorter, and 49mm thinner than Z9.
COOLPIX A1000 is 830 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm COOLPIX A1000 · 91mm Z9
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
Z9
149 × 150 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
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX A1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Z9
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
Z9
✓ 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
330 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only COOLPIX A1000 supports it
Reasons to choose
Z9
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 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
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
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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
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Nikon COOLPIX A1000
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, COOLPIX A1000 or Z9?
Z9 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 Z9?
COOLPIX A1000 is 15.9 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX A1000 and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX A1000 does not have IBIS, while Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX A1000 or the Z9?
COOLPIX A1000 reaches 11 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX A1000 and Z9?
COOLPIX A1000 weighs 330 g and Z9 weighs 1160 g, so the COOLPIX A1000 is 830 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX A1000 and Z9 record 4K video?
COOLPIX A1000: 4K up to 60p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX A1000 and Z9 weather sealed?
COOLPIX A1000: No. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX A1000 and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX A1000 launched at $479 and Z9 at $5,499. The COOLPIX A1000 is $5,020 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.