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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 6 years prior to the A1000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the A1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S1 A1000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm S1

 A1000 Fujifilm S1 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2014More modern by 61 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S1 A1000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon A1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the A1000.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and A1000 is 60 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and A1000.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography features
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
52
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Nikon A1000
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (680 grams)
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average (680 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging info
Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (680 grams)
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 98 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Optional No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 350 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $477