FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S4200

Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was introduced 23 months before the Fujifilm S4200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1800 matches up vs the Fujifilm S4200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S1800 and the Fujifilm S4200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Fujifilm S4200 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S4200 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.