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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Launched January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon A1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced 11 years before the A1000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the A1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm A100 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm A100

 A1000 Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedJanuary 2019February 2009More modern by 121 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm A100 A1000 

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 has outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the A1000.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and A1000 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and A1000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A1000 to offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography features
Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors (124g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging advice
Nikon A1000 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors (124g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
72
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-04 2019-01-18
Body design Compact 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $477