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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Announced January 2014
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was manufactured 4 years before the Fujifilm S8600 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1800 matches up against the Fujifilm S8600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm S8600

 S1800 Fujifilm S8600 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm S8600 S1800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S8600

 S1800 Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 features external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S1800 vs the Fujifilm S8600.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Fujifilm S8600 is 78 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and Fujifilm S8600.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8600 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography information
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (410 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
good battery (410 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (900mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography features
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (410 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S8600
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 450g (0.99 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $200