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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 S1800 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR S1800 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
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Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 S1800 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

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

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography advice
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no manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography info
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than average in class (808g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
62
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (500 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
56
great battery (500 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (808 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography info
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
59
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (808g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Also called as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 808g (1.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $500