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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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
Nikon L100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon L100

 S1800 L100 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the FujiFilm S1800

 L100 S1800 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon L100

 S1800 L100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography highlights
Nikon L100 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L100 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Nikon L100 Landscape photography information
36
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon L100
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix L100
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