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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P80

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Updated by Nikon P90
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P80 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and P80 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was unveiled 6 years after the P80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up vs the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon P80

 Fujifilm S9800 P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Fujifilm S9800

 P80 Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P80

 Fujifilm S9800 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 features external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has proportions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the P80.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and P80 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and P80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9800 to produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography info
Nikon P80 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (670g)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography advice
Nikon P80 Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Travel photography camera
57
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (670g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P80 Landscape photography highlights
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P80 Vlogging highlights
57
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (670g)
24
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon P80
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix P80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 300 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $400