FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon A1000

Below, we will be matching up the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon A1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and A1000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The F80EXR was introduced 9 years before the A1000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the F80EXR scores vs the A1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon A1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the F80EXR against the A1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and A1000 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and A1000.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon A1000 will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.