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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9300
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 17 months before the S9100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1800 matches up versus the S9100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon S9100

 S1800 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the FujiFilm S1800

 S9100 S1800 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S9100

 S1800 S9100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys 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) and the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1800 versus Nikon S9100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 against the S9100.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and S9100 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and S9100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
20
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography features
Nikon S9100 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (214g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
33
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography details
Nikon S9100 Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than others (214 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (270 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography information
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
39
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (270 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (214g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S9100
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $329