FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
- Announced July 2012
- Old Model is Nikon P500
- Later Model is Nikon P520

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and P510 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S1800 was introduced 3 years before the P510 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1800 scores versus the P510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Nikon Coolpix P510. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Nikon P510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon P510
S1800 | P510 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the FujiFilm S1800
P510 | S1800 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon P510
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 features physical 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 P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon P510 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S1800 compared to the P510.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and P510 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and P510.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P510 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Nikon Coolpix P510 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Nikon Coolpix P510 |
Also called | FinePix S1880 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-07-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337g (0.74 lbs) | 555g (1.22 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") |
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 | - | 200 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $180 | $600 |