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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8500 versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 7 years before the A1000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the A1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S8500 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm S8500

 A1000 Fujifilm S8500 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2013Newer by 73 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S8500 A1000 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the A1000.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and A1000 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and A1000.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography features
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
31
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography info
Nikon A1000 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography details
Nikon A1000 Sports photography details
52
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
features touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
terrible battery power (250 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging info
Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
72
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 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 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 670g (1.48 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $477