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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced 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
  • Announced January 2019
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 8 years earlier than the A1000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the A1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm SL240 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm SL240

 A1000 Fujifilm SL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2012Fresher by 85 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm SL240 A1000 
Display size3"3"Same display size

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon A1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 versus the A1000.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and A1000 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and A1000.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A1000 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography advice
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
38
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
Travel photography with Nikon A1000
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
offers touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
low battery life (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography information
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging features
Nikon A1000 Vlogging features
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
72
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2019-01-18
Physical type 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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 98%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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 options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 support
Headphone support
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 510g (1.12 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $477