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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L840

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1880
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon L830
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L840 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S1800 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 6 years before the L840 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1800 matches up vs the L840 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon L840

 S1800 L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the FujiFilm S1800

 L840 S1800 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2010More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon L840

 S1800 L840 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1800 versus Nikon L840 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 against the L840.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and L840 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and L840.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon L840 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Nikon L840
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography advice
Nikon L840 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (538g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (590 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Nikon L840 Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
better than average battery power (590 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (855mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (538 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (590 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
Nikon L840 Vlogging features
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (538g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon L840
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon Coolpix L840
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 538g (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 life - 590 pictures
Battery format - AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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