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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Released January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was announced 8 years prior to the A1000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores versus the A1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm SL300 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm SL300

 A1000 Fujifilm SL300 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2012Fresher by 85 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm SL300 A1000 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon A1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the A1000.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and A1000 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and A1000.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography factors
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography details
Nikon A1000 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL300
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
Travel photography with Nikon A1000
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging factors
Nikon A1000 Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
72
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 98%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
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 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
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $477