Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S1800

The following is a extended review of the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S1800, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and S1800 (12MP) and the G3 X (1") and S1800 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was brought out 5 years after the S1800 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G3 X scores against the S1800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X & FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery & FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G3 X has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1800 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S1800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G3 X compared to the S1800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and S1800 is 60 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and S1800.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon G3 X will deliver greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher G3 X will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.