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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 23 months before the Fujifilm SL300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1800 grades versus the Fujifilm SL300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm SL300

 S1800 Fujifilm SL300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm SL300 S1800 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm SL300

 S1800 Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 provides outside 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 SL300 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm SL300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1800 compared to the Fujifilm SL300.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and Fujifilm SL300 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm SL300 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (510g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (510g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm SL300
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
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 white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 510g (1.12 lbs)
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 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 life - 300 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $280