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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Announced 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
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was announced 11 years prior to the A1000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the A1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S1500 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm S1500

 A1000 Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2009More modern by 120 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S1500 A1000 

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the A1000.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and A1000 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and A1000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography information
Nikon A1000 Street photography information
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
great reach (396mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
low battery life (250 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
22
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
72
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 330 gr (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $477