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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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
Nikon P510
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon P510

 S1800 P510 

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the FujiFilm S1800

 P510 S1800 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2010More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon P510

 S1800 P510 
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography features
Nikon P510 Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography advice
Nikon P510 Street photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (555g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Nikon P510 Sports photography advice
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Nikon P510
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
bad battery (200 shots)
heavier than average in class (555 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Nikon P510
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (200 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
Nikon P510 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (555 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon P510
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix P510
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