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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was launched 9 years earlier than the A1000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the HS10 grades against the A1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Nikon A1000

 HS10 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the FujiFilm HS10

 A1000 HS10 
RevealedJanuary 2019July 2010More modern by 103 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon A1000

 HS10 A1000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 has outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HS10 vs the A1000.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and A1000 is 60 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and A1000.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography advice
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
51
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Street photography highlights
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Nikon A1000
45
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (666g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography information
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging features
Nikon A1000 Vlogging features
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (666g)
72
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon A1000
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Also referred to as FinePix HS11 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 98 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666g (1.47 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $900 $477