FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX50V
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1800 matches up versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony HX50V
| S1800 | HX50V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm S1800
| HX50V | S1800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2013 |  | February 2010 | Fresher by 39 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony HX50V
| S1800 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1800 against the HX50V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and HX50V is 78 and 89 respectively.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and HX50V.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to give more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Otherwise known as | FinePix S1880 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lb) | 272 gr (0.60 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 400 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $180 | $439 |