Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800
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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2015
- Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S1880

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX610 HS versus FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and S1800 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX610 HS was unveiled 4 years after the S1800 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX610 HS grades vs the S1800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The full galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the FujiFilm S1800
SX610 HS | S1800 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 60 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX610 HS
S1800 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm S1800
SX610 HS | S1800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1800 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX610 HS versus FujiFilm S1800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS versus the S1800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and S1800 is 93 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and S1800.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to give you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 |
Alternate name | - | FinePix S1880 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.5fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 191g (0.42 lbs) | 337g (0.74 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 270 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $214 | $180 |