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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H400

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H400 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 5 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1800 grades vs the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony H400

 S1800 H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the FujiFilm S1800

 H400 S1800 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony H400

 S1800 H400 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 features physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 against the H400.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and H400 is 78 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and H400.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H400 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography information
Sony H400 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Sony H400
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
Sony H400 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (1550mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (628g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H400 Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging factors
Sony H400 Vlogging factors
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
26
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
has microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than others in class (628g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sony H400
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Alternate name FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 628g (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $268