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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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
Sony RX10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony RX10

 S1800 RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the FujiFilm S1800

 RX10 S1800 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2010More modern by 50 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1290k230kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony RX10

 S1800 RX10 
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
Sony RX10 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography factors
Sony RX10 Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
weather sealing
better than average battery (420 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Sony RX10
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
better than average battery (420 shots)
weather sealing
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Sony RX10
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
63
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (420 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Sony RX10
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sony RX10
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
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