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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 5 years prior to the SP-100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1800 matches up against the SP-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Olympus SP-100

 S1800 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the FujiFilm S1800

 SP-100 S1800 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SP-100

 S1800 SP-100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 has physical dimensions 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-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1800 versus Olympus SP-100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S1800 compared to the SP-100.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and SP-100 is 78 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and SP-100.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (594g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (594g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging information
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (594 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SP-100
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 594g (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $400