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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2014
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was manufactured 5 years prior to the S810c and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1800 grades versus the S810c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon S810c

 S1800 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the FujiFilm S1800

 S810c S1800 
IntroducedApril 2014February 2010More recent by 50 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S810c

 S1800 S810c 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S810c in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S1800 and the S810c.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and S810c is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and S810c.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S810c to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S1800 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography features
Nikon S810c Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (216g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography details
Nikon S810c Sports photography details
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
has focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (270 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging info
Nikon S810c Vlogging info
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S810c
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2014-04-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 270 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $350