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    Cameras

    Nikon Coolpix A1000 camera

    A 16-megapixel camera from Nikon with a 1/2.3 sensor, a 2.9-inch LCD, and an image stabilizer.

    About

    The Coolpix A1000 is a 16-megapixel camera with 35x optical zoom and a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 24mm-840mm. It has a 2.9-inch LCD (1,036,000 pixels). It also includes an electronic viewfinder, which is helpful when composing in bright light. Because it does not accept interchangeable lenses, we consider this model an advanced point-and-shoot camera. The camera has a maximum aperture of f/3.4. The camera's shutter speed range is 1 second to 1/4000 of a second. The Coolpix A1000 stores photos and video on SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards and has 81MB of on-board storage. It captures images as JPEG or RAW files at a top resolution of 4608 x 3456 and UHD-4K-resolution video as MP4 files at a top resolution of 3840 x 2160 and a frame rate up to 60p or 30i. Like most digital cameras, this model comes with a proprietary rechargeable battery. This advanced point-and-shoot has 24 exposure modes, and an exposure compensation control that can be set at +/-3 EV. The image stabilization system for this camera is optical. The Coolpix A1000 measures 4.5 inches wide by 2.8 inches high by 1.6 inches deep, and weighs 12 ounces (with battery, memory card, strap, and tested lens).

    Results in the following chart are gathered from Consumer Reports’ 2018 Winter Survey of 1,761 advanced point-and-shoot cameras, owned by members who purchased a new device between 2010 and 2018.

    Our predicted brand reliability ratings are based on a statistical model that estimates problem rates within the first 4 years of ownership, for advanced point-and-shoot cameras that are not covered by an extended warranty or service contract. Higher ratings are indicative of better reliability. Brands receiving a red or orange rating cannot be recommended by CR at this time.

    Our owner satisfaction ratings are based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their advanced point-and-shoot camera brand to friends and family.

    Predicted Reliability

    Canon
    Fujifilm
    Nikon
    Panasonic
    Sony

    Source: Consumer Reports' 2018 Winter Survey

    Owner Satisfaction

    Canon
    Fujifilm
    Nikon
    Panasonic
    Sony

    Source: Consumer Reports' 2018 Winter Survey

    Features

    Full frame Full frame A full-frame image sensor is the size of one frame of 35mm film and significantly larger than sensors found in many other digital cameras. Often, this type of sensor handles a wider variety of lighting situations more accurately. It also limits the amount of visual noise that can distort and degrade an image.
    No
    Swivelling screen Swivelling screen A swivel screen allows you to frame difficult-angled photos in the camera’s LCD screen. It is also called an articulated display, which when used on a tripod allows you to tilt the LCD screen to avoid either having to stand on your toes or to crouch to the level of the LCD screen to be able to see it. A fully articulating screen allows you to shoot selfies and to see how it is framed when standing in front of the camera while shooting photos or video.
    No
    Exposure modes Exposure modes These modes or settings refer to those available directly on the main mode dial and often include the main exposure modes, such as program auto, shutter priority, aperture priority and manual. Select scene modes, such as portrait, sports, close-up and landscape modes as well as additional settings can be found on this dial as well.
    24
    Color space Color space This refers to computerized models of color ranges that a camera can reproduce. The two most common are sRGB and Adobe RGB. In terms of size, Adobe RGB has a larger color range than sRGB. Another model, ProPhoto RGB, has one of the largest ranges. Color spaces can generally be set via your SLR's menus.
    sRGB/Adobe RGB
    Hot shoe Hot shoe A hot shoe is located on top of the camera and is used to attach a flash unit and other compatible accessories. It is a bracket, which surrounds an electrical connection between camera and accessory for standard, brand-independent flash synchronization.
    No
    Optical zoom Optical zoom Allows the camcorder to fill the frame with far-away objects at the touch of a button. An optical zoom rated at 5x means the camcorder can magnify the image up to 5 times the normal size.
    35
    Touch screen Touch screen Display that is sensitive to finger contact, letting you select and move screen objects, launch programs, choose from menus, scroll through photo libraries, and the like. Some touchscreens have "multi-touch", letting you use more than one finger to resize and rotate objects.
    Yes

    Specs

    Image stabilizer Image stabilizer Image stabilizer shows the type used, lens-based (L) or body-based (B).
    L
    LCD size (in.) LCD size Diagonal measurement of the LCD monitor screen.
    2.9
    LCD pixel count LCD pixel count Total number of pixels of the LCD monitor. In general, the higher the number of pixels, the clearer and sharper the image will be.
    1036k
    35mm equivalent multiplier 35mm equivalent multiplier Many SLRs have sensors that are smaller than the actual size of one frame of 35mm film, which changes a lens's effective focal length. To determine the equivalent focal length, you multiply the lens's focal length by the appropriate multiplication factor. Most Nikon SLRs have a 1.5x factor, which changes the effective focal length of a 50mm lens to 75mm. An Olympus SLR's 2x factor would change a 50mm lens to 100mm.
    5.6
    Shutter speed range Shutter speed range Shutter speed controls the length of time that the camera lets in light to expose the camera's sensor. This specification shows the range of selectable shutter speeds by defining the minimum and maximum shutter speeds.
    1 - 1/4000
    Max. buffer size JPEG/RAW Max. buffer size JPEG/RAW This number essentially calculates the number of images (either JPEG or RAW files) that can be stored in a buffer (where files are stored temporarily) before the camera slows down.
    200
    Max. ISO Max. ISO This is the SLR's highest sensor sensitivity at full resolution.
    6400
    Memory card Memory card Memory cards indicates the types of memory cards a model can accept if it has a built-in memory-card reader for playback of MP3 audio files or JPEG picture files.
    SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Total weight (oz.) Total weight For cameras with interchangeable lenses, it is the total weight of the camera body plus the lens it was tested with. The battery and memory card are also included in the total weight for all cameras.
    12
    Height (in.) Height The height of the camera body is measured in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth of an inch.
    2.8
    Width (in.) Width The width of the camera body is measured in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth of an inch.
    4.5
    Depth (in.) Depth The depth of the camera body is measured in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth of an inch.
    1.6