FujiFilm S1800 vs Nikon D5200

The following is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Nikon D5200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and D5200 (24MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and D5200 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The S1800 was revealed 4 years prior to the D5200 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1800 scores against the D5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Nikon D5200. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Nikon D5200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon D5200 has proportions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 versus Nikon D5200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S1800 compared to the D5200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and D5200 is 78 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and D5200.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1800 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon D5200 will offer more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.