FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1800 was launched 10 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1800 grades against the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 against the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and RX100 VII is 78 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1800 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VII will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.