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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A1000, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was announced 8 years earlier than the A1000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the A1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm XP50 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm XP50

 A1000 Fujifilm XP50 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2012Fresher by 85 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm XP50 A1000 

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the A1000.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and A1000 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and A1000.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A1000 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography factors
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Nikon A1000 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
low battery (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography advice
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging information
Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
72
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images 250 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $477