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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 23 months before the Fujifilm SL240 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1800 scores vs the Fujifilm SL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm SL240

 S1800 Fujifilm SL240 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm SL240 S1800 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm SL240

 S1800 Fujifilm SL240 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S1800 compared to the Fujifilm SL240.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and Fujifilm SL240 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and Fujifilm SL240.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL240 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography factors
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography details
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (510g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging info
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging info
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (510 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm SL240
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 510 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $280