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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
Fujifilm S9900w
(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 S9900w Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was introduced 6 years before the Fujifilm S9900w and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1800 scores vs the Fujifilm S9900w for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 S1800 Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm S9900w S1800 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S9900w

 S1800 Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 features physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9900w has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S9900w in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S1800 and the Fujifilm S9900w.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and Fujifilm S9900w is 78 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9900w to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S1800 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography highlights
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography information
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging advice
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm S9900w
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm S9900w
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm S9900w
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 337g (0.74 pounds) 670g (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 All around 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $719