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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the FujiFilm S1800

 SX200 IS S1800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S1800 SX200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2009Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm S1800

 SX200 IS S1800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

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

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
63
lighter than competitors (247g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging details
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm S1800
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Other name - FinePix S1880
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 337 gr (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 ID NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $180