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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1800 was brought out 20 months earlier than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1800 grades against the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony HX100V

 S1800 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the FujiFilm S1800

 HX100V S1800 
IntroducedOctober 2011February 2010More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX100V

 S1800 HX100V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1800 versus the HX100V.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and HX100V is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and HX100V.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX100V to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography factors
Sony HX100V Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (577g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Sony HX100V Sports photography advice
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (577g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
25
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (577g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX100V
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Also called as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 577 grams (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $429