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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Fujifilm X-A3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S1880
Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A5
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The S1800 was introduced 7 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1800 grades vs the Fujifilm X-A3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 S1800 Fujifilm X-A3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Fujifilm X-A3 S1800 
LaunchedAugust 2016February 2010More modern by 79 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm X-A3

 S1800 Fujifilm X-A3 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll 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") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 and the Fujifilm X-A3.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Fujifilm X-A3 is 78 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and Fujifilm X-A3.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1800 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X-A3 will offer extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography details
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (410 per charge)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
88
good battery life (410 shots)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging advice
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
74
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Fujifilm X-A3
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Fujifilm X-A3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Fujifilm X-A3
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2016-08-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 77
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 339 gr (0.75 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $480