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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S1800 was brought out 17 months prior to the Fujifilm F550 EXR making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1800 scores against the Fujifilm F550 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 S1800 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm F550 EXR S1800 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 S1800 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys 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) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1800 versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1800 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography info
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2")
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
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 Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 158
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $450