Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon A1000

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X70 and Nikon A1000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and A1000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X70 was released 4 years earlier than the A1000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up vs the A1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X70 and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X70 Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X70 provides external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X70 and Nikon A1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X70 vs the A1000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X70 and A1000 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X70 and A1000.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.