FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm S8300
S1800 | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the FujiFilm S1800
Fujifilm S8300 | S1800 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 35 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S8300
S1800 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
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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 |