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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S1800 was launched 11 months prior to the Fujifilm F500 EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1800 matches up against the Fujifilm F500 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 S1800 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S1800 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 S1800 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1800 and the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1800 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
31
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography features
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging details
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging details
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 337g (0.74 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 ID 4 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $430