Nikon
COOLPIX A1000
Compact 35x superzoom with 4K, EVF, and tilting touchscreen for travel on a budget.
$479
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
Nikon
Zf
Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.
$2,049
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Zf is 4.7 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX A1000
Wins
Zf
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZf has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZf has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- BZf has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- BZf has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 6 fps)
- ACOOLPIX A1000 has lower Weight (330 g vs 710 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
Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
COOLPIX A1000 is 30mm narrower, 31mm shorter, and 8mm thinner than Zf.
COOLPIX A1000 is 380 g lighter than Zf.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm COOLPIX A1000 · 49mm Zf
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
Zf
144 × 103 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
Zf
144 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX A1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Zf
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
Zf
✓ 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…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114.2, 72.2, 41.1
Weight
330 g vs 710 g — lower is better
AF points / zones
493 vs 273 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Zf
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -8.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 103, 49
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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
Zf
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓273-point hybrid AF
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulated touchscreen
Cons
- –No grip extension standard
- –Mixed SD + MicroSD card slots
- –24.5MP only
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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 Zf?
Zf scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX A1000 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the COOLPIX A1000 and Zf?
COOLPIX A1000 is 15.9 MP and Zf is 24.5 MP, so the Zf captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX A1000 and Zf have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX A1000 does not have IBIS, while Zf has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX A1000 or the Zf?
COOLPIX A1000 reaches 11 fps electronic. Zf reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX A1000 and Zf?
COOLPIX A1000 weighs 330 g and Zf weighs 710 g, so the COOLPIX A1000 is 380 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX A1000 and Zf record 4K video?
COOLPIX A1000: 4K up to 60p. Zf: 4K up to 60p.
Are the COOLPIX A1000 and Zf weather sealed?
COOLPIX A1000: No. Zf: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the COOLPIX A1000 and 380 shots for the Zf, giving the COOLPIX A1000 the edge.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX A1000 launched at $479 and Zf at $2,049. The COOLPIX A1000 is $1,570 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.