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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon 1 V3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and 1 V3 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S1800 was manufactured 5 years before the 1 V3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1800 scores vs the 1 V3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon 1 V3

 S1800 1 V3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the FujiFilm S1800

 1 V3 S1800 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2010More modern by 50 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon 1 V3

 S1800 1 V3 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 has physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon 1 V3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S1800 and the 1 V3.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and 1 V3 is 78 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and 1 V3.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1800 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon 1 V3 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V3
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 V3 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames/s)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V3
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery (310 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography advice
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
65
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
35
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon 1 V3
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon 1 V3
Other name FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2014-03-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 171
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 13
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 381g (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 384
Other
Battery life - 310 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $997