FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon S8200
S1800 | S8200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the FujiFilm S1800
S8200 | S1800 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+731k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S8200
S1800 | S8200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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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 |