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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX730 HS versus FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S1800 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 7 years later than the S1800 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX730 HS scores versus the S1800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the FujiFilm S1800

 SX730 HS S1800 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2010More recent by 88 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX730 HS

 S1800 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm S1800

 SX730 HS S1800 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1800 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS versus FujiFilm S1800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the S1800.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and S1800 is 88 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and S1800.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to give more detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
48
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.9 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competition (300 grams)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging info
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic support
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm S1800
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Also called - FinePix S1880
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-06 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 337 gr (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $180