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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon S9500
  • Updated by Nikon S9900
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was introduced 5 years prior to the S9700 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1800 scores vs the S9700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon S9700

 S1800 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the FujiFilm S1800

 S9700 S1800 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S9700

 S1800 S9700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S1800 against the S9700.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and S9700 is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and S9700.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S9700 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography features
Nikon S9700 Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (232g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Nikon S9700
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9700 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (232g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging details
Nikon S9700 Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon S9700
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 232 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 - 300 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $350