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FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm T300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm T300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the T300 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 17 months earlier than the T300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1800 grades vs the T300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the FujiFilm T300

 S1800 T300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the FujiFilm S1800

 T300 S1800 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm T300

 S1800 T300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the FujiFilm T300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm T300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1800 against the T300.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and T300 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and T300.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography features
FujiFilm T300 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm T300
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800FujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 FujiFilm FinePix T300
Alternate name FinePix S1880 FinePix T305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 - 180 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $250