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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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
FujiFilm S1800
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the FujiFilm S1800

 SX610 HS S1800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 60 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX610 HS

 S1800 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm S1800

 SX610 HS S1800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

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

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (191g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging details
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm S1800
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1800
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