FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Fujifilm S5 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The S1800 was launched 2 years after the Fujifilm S5 Pro which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1800 matches up vs the Fujifilm S5 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 has got outer dimensions 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 S5 Pro has specifications of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1800 versus Fujifilm S5 Pro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S1800 compared to the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 78 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1800 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm S1800 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1800 should have a benefit in sensor technology.