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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2011
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was introduced 13 months prior to the SZ-30MR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1800 grades versus the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 S1800 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm S1800

 SZ-30MR S1800 
LaunchedMarch 2011February 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 S1800 SZ-30MR 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S1800 versus the SZ-30MR.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and SZ-30MR is 78 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and SZ-30MR.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography details
33
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography highlights
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging features
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Olympus SZ-30MR
Alternate name FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $279