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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9800 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1800 was manufactured 6 years prior to the Fujifilm S9800 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1800 grades against the Fujifilm S9800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm S9800

 S1800 Fujifilm S9800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm S9800 S1800 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 60 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S9800

 S1800 Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9800 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1800 versus the Fujifilm S9800.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and Fujifilm S9800 is 78 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and Fujifilm S9800.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9800 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography features
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography features
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography details
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging advice
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S9800
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm S9800
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm S9800
Alternative name FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 gr (0.74 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 life - 300 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $299