FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1800 was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm HS35EXR and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1800 grades versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm HS35EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S1800 vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 78 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1800 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.