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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony WX300

 S1800 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm S1800

 WX300 S1800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2010More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony WX300

 S1800 WX300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and WX300 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography information
Sony WX300 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography details
Sony WX300 Landscape photography details
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sony WX300
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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