Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon P1000

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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon P1000

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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-H1 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-H1 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X-H1 image quality against competitors.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 3000.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P1000 Review.
How does it shoot? Nikon P1000 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the P1000.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon P1000 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-H2
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Differences

Fujifilm X-H1 advantages over Nikon P1000

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.93 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

310 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Thinner
85 mm vs 181 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
673g vs 1415g
Lighter weight
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
40 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
27 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon P1000 advantages over Fujifilm X-H1

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Longer video battery life
80 vs 35 minutes
Capture more video
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-H1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-H1 Shooter's Report

Record-breaking 24-3000mm optical zoom lens with surprisingly good optical performance; Good image quality at low ISOs; VR works well; Fast AF in good lighting; RAW image capture.
Tiny sensor struggles with low-light/high ISO image quality; Lens dims quickly as you zoom; Sluggish low-light AF; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Shallow buffer depth; Poor battery life.
Read our Nikon P1000 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon P900

Fujifilm X-H1

Nikon P900

$1199
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon P900

Nikon P1000

Nikon P900

$997
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Nikon P1000

Sigma sd Quattro

$997
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro H

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro H

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Nikon P1000

Sigma sd Quattro H

$997
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Compared to Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-H1

Fujifilm X-T3

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Nikon P1000

Fujifilm X-T3

$997
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Compared to Nikon P950

Fujifilm X-H1

Nikon P950

$1199
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon P950

Nikon P1000

Nikon P950

$997
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer exposure

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950

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