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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1s
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The S1800 was released very close to the DP1x which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1800 grades against the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sigma DP1x

 S1800 DP1x 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the FujiFilm S1800

 DP1x S1800 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sigma DP1x

 S1800 DP1x 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 provides external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1800 compared to the DP1x.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and DP1x is 78 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and DP1x.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1800 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm S1800 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
25
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sigma DP1x
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sigma DP1x
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Sigma DP1x
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/4.0
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $574