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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8500 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1800 scores vs the Fujifilm S8500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm S8500

 S1800 Fujifilm S8500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm S8500 S1800 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S8500

 S1800 Fujifilm S8500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S1800 versus the Fujifilm S8500.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and Fujifilm S8500 is 78 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and Fujifilm S8500.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S8500
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Alternative name FinePix S1880 -
Class 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 337 grams (0.74 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
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 One One
Retail pricing $180 $500