Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A1000 IS and Canon PowerShot E1

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A1000 IS and Canon PowerShot E1 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot E1 ×
Canon PowerShot A1000 IS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot E1Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberE1A1000 IS
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20082008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10195
Width (mm)3131
Height (mm)6462
Weight (g)207201
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1010
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.31.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 140.0035.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.370.18 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 503 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection9-point Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoomReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (*3200 available in special scene mode)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (* 3200 in special scene mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AEEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEasy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), IndoorEasy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), Indoor
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range description1.0-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1.0-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)1.0-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1.0-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Max flash sync (s)1/5001/500
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.961.97
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.31.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)33
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.540.55
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.610.59
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.980.93
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.08
Startup time (s)2.22.2
Play -> record time (s)2.22.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-11.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)450450
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables2 x AA Disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Digic III Image Processor. Available colors: VW blue, pearl white, pink.Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Digic III Image Processor.



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