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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was unveiled 13 months later than the SP-565UZ making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1800 matches up versus the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S1800 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the FujiFilm S1800

 SP-565UZ S1800 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 S1800 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 offers 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) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1800 and the SP-565UZ.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and SP-565UZ is 78 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S1800 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1800 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
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has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Olympus SP-565UZ
Other name FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $400