FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX90V

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 6 years before the HX90V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1800 grades vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S1800 vs the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and HX90V is 78 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and HX90V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.