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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Released January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 8 years prior to the A1000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades versus the A1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S4200 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm S4200

 A1000 Fujifilm S4200 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2012More modern by 85 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S4200 A1000 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 features physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the A1000.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and A1000 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and A1000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A1000 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (543g)
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography information
Nikon A1000 Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography details
Nikon A1000 Travel photography details
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
low battery life (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging features
Nikon A1000 Vlogging features
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (543g)
72
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 98 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery AA 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $477