• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 226.2mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon A1000 advantages over Olympus E-M10 IV

  • Less expensive
    $477* vs $699
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo

Olympus E-M10 IV advantages over Nikon A1000

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.36 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer video battery life
    80 vs 55 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS70

Nikon A1000
Panasonic ZS70
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS70

Olympus E-M10 IV
Panasonic ZS70
  • $649
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS70

Compared to Canon SX740 HS

Nikon A1000
Canon SX740 HS
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Touchscreen
  • $447
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Canon SX740 HS

Olympus E-M10 IV
Canon SX740 HS
  • $649
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $447
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher max flash sync

Compare Olympus E-M10 IV vs Canon SX740 HS

Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Nikon A1000
Panasonic ZS80
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS80

Olympus E-M10 IV
Panasonic ZS80
  • $649
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic ZS80

Compared to Olympus E-M5 III

Nikon A1000
Olympus E-M5 III
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $824
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Olympus E-M10 IV
Olympus E-M5 III
  • $649
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Longer video battery life
  • $824
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • High resolution composite

Compare Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-M5 III

Compared to Panasonic G100

Nikon A1000
Panasonic G100
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $599
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic G100

Olympus E-M10 IV
Panasonic G100
  • $649
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $599
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G100

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