Casio EX-100 vs FujiFilm S1800

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-100 vs FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S1800 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was introduced 4 years after the S1800 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-100 grades vs the S1800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1800 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 vs the S1800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and S1800 is 83 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and S1800.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-100 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The younger EX-100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.