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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
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
  • Announced January 2019
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 10 years before the A1000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1800 grades versus the A1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon A1000

 S1800 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the FujiFilm S1800

 A1000 S1800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2010Fresher by 109 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon A1000

 S1800 A1000 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S1800 against the A1000.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and A1000 is 78 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and A1000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A1000 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
20
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Nikon A1000
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
33
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
Nikon A1000 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
provides touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
bad battery power (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
Nikon A1000 Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
72
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon A1000
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Also called as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 98 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $477