FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX30V

Here is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 3 years earlier than the HX30V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1800 grades vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1800 vs the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and HX30V is 78 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and HX30V.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S1800 will be behind in sensor innovation.