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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched 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
  • Announced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 7 years prior to the A1000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the A1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm T500 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm T500

 A1000 Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2013More recent by 73 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm T500 A1000 

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 has outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the A1000.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and A1000 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and A1000.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm T500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Nikon A1000 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Nikon A1000 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Nikon A1000
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
bad battery pack (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging advice
Nikon A1000 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
72
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $477