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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S1880
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • New Model is Nikon S9500
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 3 years before the S9300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1800 scores against the S9300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon S9300

 S1800 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the FujiFilm S1800

 S9300 S1800 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2010Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S9300

 S1800 S9300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 has external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S1800 against the S9300.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and S9300 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and S9300.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S9300 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography features
Nikon S9300 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average in class (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography features
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S9300
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Also called as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2012-07-16
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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