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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon D3500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon D3500 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon D3400
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon D3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and D3500 (24MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and D3500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1800 was released 9 years before the D3500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1800 matches up against the D3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Nikon D3500

 S1800 D3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the FujiFilm S1800

 D3500 S1800 
RevealedAugust 2018February 2010More modern by 104 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon D3500

 S1800 D3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon D3500 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon D3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 against the D3500.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and D3500 is 78 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and D3500.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1800 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D3500 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography info
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
81
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (365g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D3500 Sports photography highlights
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
70
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (1,550 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography details
Nikon D3500 Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery life (1,550 shots)
lighter than average (365g)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography features
Nikon D3500 Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,550 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3500 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
31
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (365 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Nikon D3500
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Nikon D3500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Nikon D3500
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-02-02 2018-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 99% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.56x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 365 gr (0.80 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
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 - 1550 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $397