FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Lets examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1800 was introduced 23 months prior to the Fujifilm Z1000EXR making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1800 scores against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1800 and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 78 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1800 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.