FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sigma DP1x
S1800 | DP1x | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the FujiFilm S1800
DP1x | S1800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sigma DP1x
S1800 | DP1x | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sigma DP1x | |
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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 |