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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced 7 years before the A1000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades vs the A1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm SL1000 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 A1000 Fujifilm SL1000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2013More modern by 73 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm SL1000 A1000 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the A1000.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and A1000 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and A1000.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography details
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography details
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Street photography with Nikon A1000
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (659 grams)
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography information
Nikon A1000 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography advice
Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
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good battery life (350 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (659 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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includes focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
low battery life (250 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography information
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography information
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really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging highlights
Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than others (659 grams)
72
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
White balance 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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659g (1.45 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $477