FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm S8600
S1800 | Fujifilm S8600 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the FujiFilm S1800
Fujifilm S8600 | S1800 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 47 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S8600
S1800 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S8600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | |
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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 |