FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was released 4 years before the Fujifilm S8400W and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1800 matches up against the Fujifilm S8400W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 versus the Fujifilm S8400W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Fujifilm S8400W is 78 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and Fujifilm S8400W.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8400W to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.