FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony a1

Below is a complete review of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony a1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The S1800 was announced 12 years prior to the a1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1800 grades against the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony a1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S1800 vs the a1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and a1 is 78 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and a1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1800 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a1 will produce greater detail with its extra 38MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.