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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was introduced 8 years prior to the A1000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores against the A1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S4500 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm S4500

 A1000 Fujifilm S4500 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2012Newer by 85 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S4500 A1000 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 has got external measurements 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 A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon A1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the A1000.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and A1000 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and A1000.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography advice
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
35
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography information
Nikon A1000 Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (543g)
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography features
Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography info
Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
54
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
bad battery (250 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (543g)
72
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2019-01-18
Body design 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 resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max 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 diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 98 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
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 All around 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 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $477