Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon A1000

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and A1000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was introduced 7 years prior to the A1000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the A1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Nikon Coolpix A1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Nikon A1000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has outer dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon A1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the A1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and A1000 is 54 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and A1000.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.