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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm T500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1800 grades against the Fujifilm T500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm T500

 S1800 Fujifilm T500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm T500 S1800 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm T500

 S1800 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T500 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1800 versus the Fujifilm T500.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and Fujifilm T500 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and Fujifilm T500.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Fujifilm T500
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
lighter than competition (136g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm T500
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, 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 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $0