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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
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
  • Launched January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was launched 5 years prior to the A1000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades against the A1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S9800 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Fujifilm S9800

 A1000 Fujifilm S9800 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2015More recent by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon A1000

 Fujifilm S9800 A1000 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the A1000.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and A1000 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and A1000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S9800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography features
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
37
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography info
Nikon A1000 Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography advice
Nikon A1000 Sports photography advice
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography factors
Nikon A1000 Travel photography factors
57
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
73
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
low battery pack (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography factors
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
57
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no mic port
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
73
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon A1000
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 98%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $299 $477