FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony HX200V
S1800 | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the FujiFilm S1800
HX200V | S1800 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 27 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX200V
S1800 | HX200V | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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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 |