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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A10

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm X-A10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
66
Overall
63

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1880
Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2016
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1800 was released 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-A10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S1800 scores against the Fujifilm X-A10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 S1800 Fujifilm X-A10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm X-A10 S1800 
LaunchedDecember 2016February 2010Fresher by 83 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm X-A10

 S1800 Fujifilm X-A10 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 has 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) whilst the Fujifilm X-A10 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1800 against the Fujifilm X-A10.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and Fujifilm X-A10 is 78 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and Fujifilm X-A10.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1800 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-A10 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A10
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Fujifilm X-A10
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography details
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (410 per charge)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
86
great battery power (410 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A10
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A10
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
62
display is selfie friendly
includes face detect focusing
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm X-A10
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm X-A10
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm X-A10
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2016-12-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Total lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 None1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 331 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 410 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
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