FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony W550
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
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Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S1800 was introduced 17 months earlier than the W550 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1800 matches up against the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony W550
| S1800 | W550 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the FujiFilm S1800
| W550 | S1800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony W550
| S1800 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony W550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S1800 against the W550.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and W550 is 78 and 96 respectively.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and W550.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W550 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Alternative name | FinePix S1880 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2011-07-24 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lb) | 110 grams (0.24 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | - |
| Cost at launch | $180 | $119 |