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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A900

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Newer Model is Nikon A1000
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 7 years before the A900 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1800 grades vs the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon A900

 S1800 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the FujiFilm S1800

 A900 S1800 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2010More modern by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon A900

 S1800 A900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 has outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S1800 and the A900.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and A900 is 78 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and A900.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to produce greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
Nikon A900 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography advice
Nikon A900 Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
Nikon A900 Sports photography features
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
Nikon A900 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
49
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon A900
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon Coolpix A900
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2016-02-23
Body design 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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $400