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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony NEX-5R

 S1800 NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the FujiFilm S1800

 NEX-5R S1800 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2010More recent by 31 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony NEX-5R

 S1800 NEX-5R 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5R
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography factors
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging info
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
has touchscreen
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sony NEX-5R
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sony Alpha NEX-5R
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