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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S800c Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S800c, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the S800c and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S800c being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1800 grades against the S800c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon S800c

 S1800 S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the FujiFilm S1800

 S800c S1800 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2010More recent by 36 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kCrisper display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S800c

 S1800 S800c 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1800 vs the S800c.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and S800c is 78 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and S800c.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S800c to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S1800 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
Nikon S800c Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography information
Nikon S800c Sports photography information
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (140 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography information
Nikon S800c Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (140 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S800c Landscape photography factors
36
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (140 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S800c
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-02-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 184 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 140 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $290