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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX350

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 5 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1800 scores vs the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony WX350

 S1800 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the FujiFilm S1800

 WX350 S1800 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony WX350

 S1800 WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S1800 vs the WX350.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and WX350 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX350 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Sony WX350
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery (470 shots)
lighter than others (164g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sony WX350
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Alternative name FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $270