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FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax XG-1 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Announced July 2014
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 5 years before the XG-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1800 grades against the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Pentax XG-1

 S1800 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the FujiFilm S1800

 XG-1 S1800 
AnnouncedJuly 2014February 2010Fresher by 54 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Pentax XG-1

 S1800 XG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys physical measurements 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 Pentax XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax XG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S1800 against the XG-1.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and XG-1 is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and XG-1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1248mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging factors
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Pentax XG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Pentax XG-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Pentax XG-1
Alternate name FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-07-15
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 567g (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $180 $599