FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus 9000

The following is a in depth review of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Olympus 9000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 9 months after the 9000 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1800 scores vs the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S1800 and the 9000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and 9000 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and 9000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent S1800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.