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FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1800 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S1800, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 5 months later than the S1800 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JZ500 matches up against the S1800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the FujiFilm S1800

 JZ500 S1800 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S1800 JZ500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S1800

 JZ500 S1800 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1800 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S1800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 and the S1800.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and S1800 is 93 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and S1800.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography info
FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
67
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and FujiFilm S1800
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500FujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Alternate name FinePix JZ505 FinePix S1880
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 337g (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $230 $180