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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm S1800 versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8300 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1800 scores versus the Fujifilm S8300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm S8300

 S1800 Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm S8300 S1800 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S8300

 S1800 Fujifilm S8300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys outer 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) and the Fujifilm S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 versus Fujifilm S8300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S1800 and the Fujifilm S8300.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and Fujifilm S8300 is 78 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and Fujifilm S8300.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography advice
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S8300
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/7000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $200