The Coolpix A1000 is a 35× zoom superzoom compact with 4K video and a built-in EVF. It shoots JPEG only — but Nikon embeds a cumulative image counter in every JPEG via the MakerNote, so checking the count is straightforward.
Upload a photo → Get count| Spec | Coolpix A1000 | Coolpix A900 | Coolpix B700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Sensor | 16 MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS | 20.1 MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS | 20.2 MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS |
| Zoom | 35× (24–840mm) | 35× (24–840mm) | 60× (24–1440mm) |
| Video | 4K/30fps | 4K/15fps | 4K/30fps |
| EVF | 0.2" OLED, 1.555M dots | 0.2" EVF, 921K dots | 0.2" EVF, 921K dots |
| LCD | 3" tilting, touch, 921K dots | 3" tilting, 921K dots | 3" fixed, 921K dots |
| RAW | No (JPEG only) | No (JPEG only) | No (JPEG only) |
| Shutter count | MakerNote in JPEG | MakerNote in JPEG | MakerNote in JPEG |
The A1000 upgraded the A900's sensor resolution down to 16 MP BSI in favour of better low-light and added a higher-resolution OLED EVF and touchscreen.
Any JPEG straight from the camera works — even a test shot right now. The image counter is written into every file by the camera firmware.
Editing in Lightroom, Photos, or any app and re-exporting strips the Nikon MakerNote. Use the original file exactly as it came off the memory card.
Drag and drop the JPEG onto the upload area at shuttercount.app. The file is read entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.
The tool displays the cumulative image counter from the Nikon MakerNote. This is the total number of shots taken since the camera was manufactured — not just by you.
Unlike some mirrorless and DSLR cameras where you need a RAW file to access the shutter count, the Nikon Coolpix A1000 stores the counter in the MakerNote block of every JPEG. This is a proprietary Nikon EXIF extension that survives standard JPEG compression but is lost if the image is opened and re-saved by third-party software.
| Count range | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5,000 | Excellent | Barely used — likely lightly tested or barely owned |
| 5,000 – 30,000 | Very good | Low use; well within expected lifespan |
| 30,000 – 60,000 | Moderate | Normal use for a travel/hobby camera |
| 60,000 – 100,000 | High | Inspect shutter and focus mechanism carefully |
| 100,000+ | Very high | Heavy professional or intensive use; shutter replacement possible |
Nikon does not publish official shutter ratings for the Coolpix A1000. The ranges above are based on typical compact superzoom usage patterns and community data.
Announced in early 2019, the Nikon Coolpix A1000 sits at the top of Nikon's Coolpix compact superzoom line. The 35× optical zoom covers 24–840mm equivalent, the same range as its predecessor the A900, but the A1000 added proper 4K/30fps video, a significantly improved OLED EVF with 1.555M dots (vs. 921K on the A900), and a touch-sensitive tilting LCD.
The sensor dropped from 20.1 MP on the A900 to 16 MP on the A1000, a deliberate trade-off for better read-out speed needed for 4K and lower noise at higher ISOs. Despite being JPEG-only, the camera is a serious travel photography tool — the built-in EVF and tilting screen make it practical in bright sunlight and at awkward angles.
Because the A1000 does not shoot RAW (no NRW format support), you must use JPEG files to check the shutter count. The Nikon MakerNote embedded in each JPEG contains the same cumulative counter that would appear in a RAW file on cameras that support it.
The A1000's main improvements over the A900 are: 4K video at 30fps (vs. 15fps on the A900), a sharper OLED EVF (1.555M vs. 921K dots), touchscreen support on the tilting LCD, and a faster processor. The optical zoom range is identical. The A900's higher 20.1 MP sensor produces slightly larger files, which some users prefer for cropping.
No. The A1000 is a JPEG-only camera. It does not support NRW or any RAW format. The image counter is accessible via the Nikon MakerNote in every JPEG.
Upload any unedited JPEG from the A1000 to ShutterCount.app. The tool reads the Nikon MakerNote EXIF extension and shows the cumulative image counter — the total shots taken since manufacture.
Nikon does not publish an official shutter rating for the A1000. Based on community data, most compact superzooms of this class handle 50,000–100,000 actuations comfortably. Many units exceed that with normal care.
Not necessarily. Under 30,000 is low for a used A1000; 50,000–80,000 is moderate use. Above 100,000 warrants a closer look at the shutter and focus mechanism, but it doesn't mean the camera is about to fail.