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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S1880
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1800 was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm T550 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S1800 scores vs the Fujifilm T550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm T550

 S1800 Fujifilm T550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm T550 S1800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm T550

 S1800 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm T550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S1800 versus the Fujifilm T550.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and Fujifilm T550 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and Fujifilm T550.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography information
36
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
48
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
35
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm T550
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical 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 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $160