• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.3 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 678.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S1800 advantages over Nikon P100

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    12.2 vs 10.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Nikon P100 advantages over Fujifilm S1800

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Fast startup
    ~2.30 vs 4.1 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More telephoto lens reach
    678 mm vs 504 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Less shutter lag
    0.17 vs 0.64 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    6 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P90

Fujifilm S1800
Nikon P90
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup
Nikon P100
Nikon P90
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compared to Fujifilm S2550HD

Fujifilm S1800
Fujifilm S2550HD
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
Nikon P100
Fujifilm S2550HD
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Pentax X90

Fujifilm S1800
Pentax X90
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
Nikon P100
Pentax X90
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compared to Fujifilm S2800HD

Fujifilm S1800
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
Nikon P100
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm S2950

Fujifilm S1800
Fujifilm S2950
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
Nikon P100
Fujifilm S2950
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
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