Nikon
COOLPIX A1000
Compact 35x superzoom with 4K, EVF, and tilting touchscreen for travel on a budget.
$479
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
Nikon
ZR
Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
ZR is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
COOLPIX A1000
Wins
ZR
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ACOOLPIX A1000 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZR has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- BZR has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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
ZR
134 × 81 × 49 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
COOLPIX A1000 is 20mm narrower, 8mm shorter, and 8mm thinner than ZR.
COOLPIX A1000 is 300 g lighter than ZR.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm COOLPIX A1000 · 49mm ZR
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
ZR
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
ZR
134 × 49 mm
Sensor size, to scale
COOLPIX A1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
ZR
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
ZR
✓ 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 630 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
ZR
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.5, 49
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only ZR supports it
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.
COOLPIX A1000
Pros
- ✓35x zoom in compact body
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓4K video
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Limited low light
- –Fixed lens
ZR
Pros
- ✓6K/60p R3D NE RAW
- ✓32-bit float audio
- ✓7.5-stop stabilization
- ✓Compact 535g cinema body
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow
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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 ZR?
ZR 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 ZR?
COOLPIX A1000 is 15.9 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the COOLPIX A1000 and ZR have in-body image stabilization?
COOLPIX A1000 does not have IBIS, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the COOLPIX A1000 or the ZR?
COOLPIX A1000 reaches 11 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the COOLPIX A1000 and ZR?
COOLPIX A1000 weighs 330 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the COOLPIX A1000 is 300 g lighter.
Do the COOLPIX A1000 and ZR record 4K video?
COOLPIX A1000: 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the COOLPIX A1000 and ZR weather sealed?
COOLPIX A1000: No. ZR: Yes.
How much does each cost?
COOLPIX A1000 launched at $479 and ZR at $2,199. The COOLPIX A1000 is $1,720 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.