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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm A100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 13 months later than the Fujifilm A100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1800 scores versus the Fujifilm A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm A100

 S1800 Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm A100 S1800 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm A100

 S1800 Fujifilm A100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 features outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm A100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 vs the Fujifilm A100.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and Fujifilm A100 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and Fujifilm A100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm S1800 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent S1800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography details
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others in class (124g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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lighter than others in class (124g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm A100
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm FinePix A100
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-02-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $0