FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Launched March 2014
- Updated by Sony RX10 II

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 Overview
Following is a extended review of the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony RX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

The S1800 was manufactured 5 years prior to the RX10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1800 matches up versus the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony RX10
S1800 | RX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the FujiFilm S1800
RX10 | S1800 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 50 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1290k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony RX10
S1800 | RX10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 provides physical dimensions 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 RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony RX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 vs the RX10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and RX10 is 78 and 58 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and RX10.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1800 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 will render greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Also Known as | FinePix S1880 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2014-03-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,290k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 10.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lb) | 813 grams (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $180 | $698 |