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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 23 months before the Fujifilm JX550 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1800 grades vs the Fujifilm JX550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S1800 Fujifilm JX550 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm JX550 S1800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm JX550

 S1800 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JX550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1800 against the Fujifilm JX550.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and Fujifilm JX550 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and Fujifilm JX550.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
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no manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (113g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm JX550
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $200