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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 7 years earlier than the A1000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the A1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S8300 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm S8300

 A1000 Fujifilm S8300 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2013Fresher by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S8300 A1000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the A1000.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and A1000 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and A1000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography details
Nikon A1000 Street photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (670g)
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Sports photography highlights
52
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography features
Nikon A1000 Travel photography features
52
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging features
Nikon A1000 Vlogging features
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (670 grams)
72
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 330 gr (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $477