FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

The following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S1800 was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S1800 grades against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has proportions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1800 versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 78 and 54 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1800 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be behind in sensor innovation.