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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon A1000

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 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
  • Released January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and A1000 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 8 years earlier than the A1000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the A1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm F550 EXR A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 A1000 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2011More recent by 91 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm F550 EXR A1000 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with 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") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Nikon A1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the A1000.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and A1000 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and A1000.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography information
39
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography details
Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography information
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography information
49
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
72
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVI MPEG4 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 BuiltIn No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
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 rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $450 $477