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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P900

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Later Model is Nikon P1000
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and P900 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was released 6 years earlier than the P900 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S1800 scores versus the P900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon P900

 S1800 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the FujiFilm S1800

 P900 S1800 
ReleasedMarch 2015February 2010Fresher by 61 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon P900

 S1800 P900 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon P900 has dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S1800 vs the P900.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and P900 is 78 and 52 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and P900.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P900 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P900 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Nikon P900
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography details
Nikon P900 Sports photography details
33
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (360 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
Nikon P900 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
great battery (360 shots)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competitors (899 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Nikon P900
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
53
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (899 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon P900
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon Coolpix P900
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2015-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 899 grams (1.98 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
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 - 360 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $600