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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S1800 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus FujiFilm S1800, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and S1800 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 24 months later than the S1800 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the S1800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the FujiFilm S1800

 EX-ZR15 S1800 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S1800 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm S1800

 EX-ZR15 S1800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1800 has measurements 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 Casio EX-ZR15 versus FujiFilm S1800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the S1800.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and S1800 is 93 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and S1800.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (325 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography information
67
great battery power (325 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and FujiFilm S1800
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15FujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Also Known as - FinePix S1880
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 337 gr (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 325 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $180