FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX500

Lets look more in depth at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was brought out 6 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1800 grades against the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 compared to the WX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and WX500 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and WX500.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX500 to result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.