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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S1880
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh GR
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh GR II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The S1800 was launched 6 years prior to the GR II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1800 matches up vs the GR II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Ricoh GR II

 S1800 GR II 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the FujiFilm S1800

 GR II S1800 
LaunchedJune 2015February 2010Newer by 65 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh GR II

 S1800 GR II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh GR II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1800 compared to the GR II.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and GR II is 78 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and GR II.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1800 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR II will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography factors
Ricoh GR II Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (251g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Sports photography highlights
33
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competitors (251g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR II as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
32
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh GR II
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Ricoh GR II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Ricoh GR II
Other name FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2015-06-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - GR Engine V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 300 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 251 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1078
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $599