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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled 9 years prior to the A1000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S4000 scores versus the A1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon A1000

 S4000 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the FujiFilm S4000

 A1000 S4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2011Fresher by 97 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon A1000

 S4000 A1000 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S4000 and the A1000.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and A1000 is 67 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and A1000.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A1000 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S4000 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography features
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Nikon A1000
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography features
Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
has focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
not so great battery power (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
72
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon A1000
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 98%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images 250 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $279 $477