FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V 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
- Released February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony HX400V
S1800 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the FujiFilm S1800
HX400V | S1800 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | February 2010 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX400V
S1800 | HX400V | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and HX400V is 78 and 62 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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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 |