FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced September 2011
FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm S1800 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S1800 was revealed 19 months before the RZ18 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1800 grades vs the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Pentax RZ18
S1800 | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the FujiFilm S1800
RZ18 | S1800 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 19 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Pentax RZ18
S1800 | RZ18 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 provides 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 Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm S1800 and Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1800 against the RZ18.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and RZ18 is 78 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and RZ18.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax RZ18 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S1880 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $180 | $210 |