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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony A9

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Renewed by Sony A9 II
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony A9 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1800 was unveiled 8 years before the A9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1800 matches up vs the A9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony A9

 S1800 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the FujiFilm S1800

 A9 S1800 
LaunchedApril 2017February 2010More modern by 87 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony A9

 S1800 A9 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 has 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) while the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 vs the A9.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and A9 is 78 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and A9.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1800 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A9 will produce extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Sony A9
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
84
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography highlights
Sony A9 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Sony A9
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (650 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography info
Sony A9 Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
great battery power (650 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Sony A9
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging details
Sony A9 Vlogging details
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
37
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sony A9
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Sony Alpha A9
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 673g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $180 $4,498