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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P900
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the P1000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the P1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon P1000

 Fujifilm S4200 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Fujifilm S4200

 P1000 Fujifilm S4200 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2012More recent by 79 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon P1000

 Fujifilm S4200 P1000 
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 provides physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the P1000.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and P1000 is 67 and 49 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and P1000.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P1000 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4200
Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
Nikon P1000 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (543g)
51
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
supports bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
more heavy than average (1,415g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography information
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging factors
Nikon P1000 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average (543 grams)
58
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (1,415 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon P1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2018-07-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Nikon Expeed
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 pounds) 1415g (3.12 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
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 photos 250 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $1,000