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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 3 years prior to the HX200V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1800 matches up vs the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony HX200V

 S1800 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the FujiFilm S1800

 HX200V S1800 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2010More recent by 27 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX200V

 S1800 HX200V 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S1800 vs the HX200V.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and HX200V is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and HX200V.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography info
Sony HX200V Sports photography info
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (583g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography details
Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX200V
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 583 gr (1.29 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 life - 450 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $480