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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1880
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was brought out 18 months before the S8200 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1800 scores vs the S8200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon S8200

 S1800 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the FujiFilm S1800

 S8200 S1800 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution961k230kCrisper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S8200

 S1800 S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 features external measurements 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 S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1800 against the S8200.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and S8200 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and S8200.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography details
Nikon S8200 Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (213g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors in class (213 grams)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (213 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S8200
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-08-24
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 961 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 213g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $329