FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JZ100

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JZ100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 23 months prior to the Fujifilm JZ100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1800 scores against the Fujifilm JZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 features physical measurements 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 JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm JZ100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S1800 versus the Fujifilm JZ100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Fujifilm JZ100 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and Fujifilm JZ100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JZ100 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.