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Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Comparison

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Nikon P1000

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing P1000 and HS35EXR, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Fujifilm. Both cameras have 16.0MP sensors but Nikon P1000's sensor is 1/2.3-inch sized whereas Fujifilm HS35EXR has a 1/2-inch sensor. Nikon P1000 was introduced to market in July 2018 and Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched in January 2013. As you can see, HS35EXR is 5 years older than P1000. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P1000 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-07-10
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 24-3000 mm F2.8-8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1415g. 146 x 119 x 181 mm
  • Replaced Nikon Coolpix P900 Compare

Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)
  • 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 11 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 480fps High-Speed Video
  • 687g. 131 x 97 x 126 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Compare

Fujifilm HS35EXR was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR vs Nikon Coolpix P1000

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P1000 over Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
3000mm vs 720mm 2280 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
125x vs 30× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
12.0m vs 7.1m 4.9m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone


Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR over Nikon Coolpix P1000
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 99% More accurate viewfinder
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 7.0fps 4 fps faster
Battery Life
600 shots vs 250 shots 350 more frames with a single charge
Weight
687 g vs 1415 g 728 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 8.00 faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
3000mm vs 720mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P1000 has external dimensions of 146 x 119 x 181 mm (5.75 x 4.69 x 7.13″) and weighs 1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm HS35EXR has external dimensions of 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96″) and weighs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR. Fujifilm HS35EXR is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 22mm shorter and 55mm thinner than Nikon P1000.

Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.
Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm HS35EXR is significantly lighter (728g ) than the Nikon P1000 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P1000 nor Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P1000's 3.2" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm HS35EXR's 3" screen.

Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR have 16.0 MP resolution sensors but Nikon P1000's sensor is 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Fujifilm HS35EXR's sensor is 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ).

Since Fujifilm HS35EXR's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Nikon P1000.

Below you can see the P1000 and HS35EXR sensor size comparison.

Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Cameras


Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P1000 features a 24-3000 mm F2.8-8 125x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm HS35EXR features a 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f2.80 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon P1000 has 2280mm longer reach than the Fujifilm HS35EXR. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, Fujifilm HS35EXR is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

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Widest - Samsung WB2200F
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Longest - Nikon P1000
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Fastest - Olympus 1
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P1000
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Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P1000 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Nikon P1000 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Nikon P1000 for Sports Photography

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Fujifilm HS35EXR for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
3000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f8.00
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Good Battery Life: 600 shots
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Nikon P1000 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
125.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
1415g
Body Thickness 181mm
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RAW shooting capability
30.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
687g
Body Thickness 126mm
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Nikon P1000 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P1000 and Fujifilm HS35EXR scores compare:

Nikon P1000
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #13 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #275 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Fujifilm HS35EXR
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #25 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #382 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Nikon P1000 has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm HS35EXR and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P1000 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P1000 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Brand Nikon Fujifilm
Announced 2018-07-10 2013-01-07
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.4 x 4.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 30.72mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-3000 mm (125x) 24-720 mm (30×)
Max Aperture F2.8-8 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.2" 3"
Resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359k dots n/a
Viewfinder Coverage 99% 100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 1415g 687g
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm 131 x 97 x 126mm
Battery Life 250 shots 600 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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