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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 12 months prior to the SZ-10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1800 scores versus the SZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Olympus SZ-10

 S1800 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the FujiFilm S1800

 SZ-10 S1800 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SZ-10

 S1800 SZ-10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1800 versus the SZ-10.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and SZ-10 is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and SZ-10.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S1800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography info
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition (215g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography advice
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging highlights
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SZ-10
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Olympus SZ-10
Also called as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-02-08
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 215 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $300