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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Updated by Nikon AW110
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and AW100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was launched 5 months later than the AW100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the AW100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR AW100 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 AW100 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR AW100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon AW100 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the AW100.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and AW100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and AW100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography factors
Nikon AW100 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
55
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Nikon AW100
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
33
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography info
Nikon AW100 Travel photography info
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging info
Nikon AW100 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon AW100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRNikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Nikon Coolpix AW100
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $299