FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony A7S

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is pretty close but the S1800 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The S1800 was introduced 5 years earlier than the A7S which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1800 scores against the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony A7S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S1800 compared to the A7S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and A7S is 78 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and A7S.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The S1800 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.