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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon A1000

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and A1000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 9 years before the A1000 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the A1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm F500 EXR A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 A1000 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2011More modern by 97 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm F500 EXR A1000 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon A1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the A1000.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and A1000 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and A1000.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
31
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
52
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography details
Nikon A1000 Travel photography details
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lighter than others (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
has touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography features
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging information
Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
73
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Nikon Coolpix A1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 215g (0.47 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $430 $477