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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is pretty close but the S1800 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1800 was manufactured 18 months before the GXR Mount A12 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1800 scores against the GXR Mount A12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 S1800 GXR Mount A12 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the FujiFilm S1800

 GXR Mount A12 S1800 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 S1800 GXR Mount A12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1800 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our newest 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 are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1800 and the GXR Mount A12.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and GXR Mount A12 is 78 and 84 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and GXR Mount A12.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The S1800 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The older S1800 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
maximum shutter speed is high (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
36
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
26
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-08-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 370 gr (0.82 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 $349