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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • New Model is Olympus SH-3
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S1800 versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was unveiled 6 years prior to the SH-2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1800 matches up vs the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Olympus SH-2

 S1800 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the FujiFilm S1800

 SH-2 S1800 
RevealedMarch 2015February 2010Fresher by 62 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SH-2

 S1800 SH-2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 features external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 versus Olympus SH-2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S1800 compared to the SH-2.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and SH-2 is 78 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and SH-2.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography features
Olympus SH-2 Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography features
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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great battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
supports touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
54
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SH-2
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Also called as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2015-03-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 271g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $399