FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100
78 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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79 Imaging
33 Features
28 Overall
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
- Also referred to as FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Replacement is Nikon L110

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S1800 was announced 13 months after the L100 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1800 grades vs the L100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Nikon Coolpix L100. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon L100
S1800 | L100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the FujiFilm S1800
L100 | S1800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon L100
S1800 | L100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon L100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1800 and the L100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and L100 is 78 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and L100.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S1800 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger S1800 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Nikon Coolpix L100 |
Also Known as | FinePix S1880 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 337 gr (0.74 lbs) | 360 gr (0.79 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $180 | $399 |