FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2013
- New Model is Sony WX350
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S1800 was launched 4 years prior to the WX300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1800 scores against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony WX300
S1800 | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm S1800
WX300 | S1800 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | February 2010 | More recent by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony WX300
S1800 | WX300 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm S1800 versus Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1800 vs the WX300.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and WX300 is 78 and 94 respectively.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and WX300.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX300 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Also called | FinePix S1880 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337g (0.74 lbs) | 166g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $180 | $330 |