FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony NEX-5R
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
- Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
- Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony NEX-5R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe S1800 was announced 3 years earlier than the NEX-5R and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1800 grades vs the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony NEX-5R
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the FujiFilm S1800
NEX-5R | S1800 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 31 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony NEX-5R
S1800 | NEX-5R | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S1800 and the NEX-5R.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and NEX-5R is 78 and 89 respectively.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and NEX-5R.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1800 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5R will give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Also Known as | FinePix S1880 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $180 | $750 |