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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was released 5 years before the HX400V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1800 grades vs the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony HX400V

 S1800 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the FujiFilm S1800

 HX400V S1800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX400V

 S1800 HX400V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 features 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) whilst the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S1800 against the HX400V.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and HX400V is 78 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and HX400V.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX400V to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography info
Sony HX400V Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (660g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX400V
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 337g (0.74 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $448