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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX10V
  • Updated by Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX20V Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was introduced 3 years before the HX20V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1800 scores versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony HX20V

 S1800 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the FujiFilm S1800

 HX20V S1800 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2010Fresher by 29 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX20V

 S1800 HX20V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1800 against the HX20V.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and HX20V is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX20V to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older S1800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography features
Sony HX20V Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX20V
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-07-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting 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 range 4.40 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 320 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $397