Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1800

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS versus FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 8 months before the S1800 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the S1800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1800 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus FujiFilm S1800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS and the S1800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and S1800 is 90 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and S1800.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.