FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") posses different sensor size.

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The S1800 was unveiled 8 years before the RX10 IV and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S1800 scores vs the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S1800 and the RX10 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and RX10 IV is 78 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and RX10 IV.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1800 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will produce more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S1800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.