Fujifilm FinePix S1800 vs Nikon Coolpix L100

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S1800 and the Nikon Coolpix L100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm FinePix S1800 was introduced in February 2010 and Nikon Coolpix L100 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1800 over Nikon Coolpix L100.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L100 over Fujifilm FinePix S1800.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm FinePix S1800 and Nikon Coolpix L100 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S1800

Fujifilm FinePix S1800 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 99% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix L100.

Fujifilm FinePix S1800 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Nikon Coolpix L100 features a 10.0 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

Fujifilm FinePix S1800 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 224, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix L100 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

NFC on Fujifilm FinePix S1800

Fujifilm FinePix S1800 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.

Battery

Fujifilm FinePix S1800 and Nikon Coolpix L100 come with 4 x AA battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1800, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L100. Fujifilm FinePix S1800 can shoot continuously up to 1.3 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.40 m on Fujifilm FinePix S1800..

Fujifilm FinePix S1800 body has dimensions of 110 x 73 x 81 mm (4.33 x 2.87 x 3.19") and Nikon Coolpix L100 body has dimensions of 110 x 72 x 78 mm (4.33 x 2.83 x 3.07"). Fujifilm FinePix S1800 weighs 337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L100 weighs 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz).

Fujifilm FinePix S1800

Nikon Coolpix L100

110 mm

73 mm

110 mm

72 mm

73 mm

72 mm