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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 Known as FinePix S1880
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 11 months before the SP-610UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1800 matches up versus the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 S1800 SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the FujiFilm S1800

 SP-610UZ S1800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 S1800 SP-610UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1800 and the SP-610UZ.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and SP-610UZ is 78 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and SP-610UZ.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
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focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
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flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
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really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Olympus SP-610UZ
Also called as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 - 340 photographs
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $299