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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S4800 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was released 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4800 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1800 matches up versus the Fujifilm S4800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm S4800

 S1800 Fujifilm S4800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm S4800 S1800 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S4800

 S1800 Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S1800 compared to the Fujifilm S4800.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Fujifilm S4800 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and Fujifilm S4800.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S4800 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography highlights
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography info
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging info
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S4800
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-01-30
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 518g (1.14 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $229