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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon A1000

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 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
  • Launched January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon A1000 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 6 years earlier than the A1000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the A1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S8400W A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 A1000 Fujifilm S8400W 
LaunchedJanuary 2019March 2013Newer by 70 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S8400W A1000 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W has outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the A1000.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and A1000 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and A1000.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography info
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Street photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography information
Nikon A1000 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography factors
Nikon A1000 Travel photography factors
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging information
Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (670g)
72
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 98 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $477