Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Nikon AW100
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | AW100 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
AW100 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon AW100
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | AW100 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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).
Check the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
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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 |