FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm XP60

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Fujifilm XP60, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP60 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm XP60 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1800 matches up vs the Fujifilm XP60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Fujifilm FinePix XP60. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Fujifilm XP60 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 provides outer dimensions 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 XP60 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1800 versus Fujifilm XP60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S1800 versus the Fujifilm XP60.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Fujifilm XP60 is 78 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and Fujifilm XP60.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP60 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.