FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony a5100

In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The S1800 was brought out 5 years earlier than the a5100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1800 matches up against the a5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony a5100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1800 and the a5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and a5100 is 78 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and a5100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1800 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony a5100 will provide extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.