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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P900
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 9 years before the P1000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1600 grades against the P1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Nikon P1000

 S1600 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the FujiFilm S1600

 P1000 S1600 
LaunchedJuly 2018February 2010More recent by 102 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon P1000

 S1600 P1000 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon P1000 has dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S1600 against the P1000.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and P1000 is 78 and 49 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and P1000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon P1000 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography highlights
Nikon P1000 Street photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography advice
Nikon P1000 Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography details
Nikon P1000 Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
54
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (3000mm)
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography details
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P1000 Vlogging highlights
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
58
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon P1000
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Otherwise known as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2018-07-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Nikon Expeed
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 1415 gr (3.12 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $1,000