Fujifilm FinePix S1800
Competitors

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Fujifilm FinePix S1800 is also often compared to mirrorless, entry-level DSLRs, travel zooms, pro DSLRs and compacts. The Fujifilm FinePix S1800's top rivals come from Fujifilm (such as the FinePix S2950 and the FinePix S1600) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix L120 and the Coolpix L110)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S1800 compared to other super zoom competitors include: it takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 7.1 MP), has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/2000 of a second vs 1/1000 of a second).

However, on average it has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots).

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 1 year newer $159 - $160	Significant advantages of the S2950 (vs the S1800) Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the S2950 (vs the S1800) None found common strengths of the S2950 and S1800 Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Light weight: 437 g vs 337 g Thin: 3.2" vs 3.2"
	Compare the S2950 vs the S1800
Fujifilm FinePix S1600 similar age $266	Significant advantages of the S1600 (vs the S1800) None found Significant disadvantages of the S1600 (vs the S1800) None found common strengths of the S1600 and S1800 Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Very light: 337 g vs 337 g Thin: 3.2" vs 3.2"
	Compare the S1600 vs the S1800
Nikon Coolpix L120 1 year newer $180 - $218	Significant advantages of the L120 (vs the S1800) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm Significant disadvantages of the L120 (vs the S1800) No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the L120 and S1800 Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x77x78 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Light weight: 406 g vs 337 g Thin: 3.1" vs 3.2"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L120 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800
Fujifilm FinePix S5700 Zoom 2 years older	Significant advantages of the S5700 Zoom (vs the S1800) None found Significant disadvantages of the S5700 Zoom (vs the S1800) Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 28 mm Much lower true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 9.8 MP Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" common strengths of the S5700 Zoom and S1800 Fairly small: Prosumer size 106x76x81 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Light weight: 406 g vs 337 g Thin: 3.2" vs 3.2"
	Compare the S5700 Zoom vs the S1800
Nikon Coolpix L110 similar age	Significant advantages of the L110 (vs the S1800) None found Significant disadvantages of the L110 (vs the S1800) No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the L110 and S1800 Fairly small: Standard size 109x74x78 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Light weight: 406 g vs 337 g Thin: 3.1" vs 3.2"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L110 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800
Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD similar age	Significant advantages of the S2500HD (vs the S1800) None found Significant disadvantages of the S2500HD (vs the S1800) None found common strengths of the S2500HD and S1800 Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Very light: 337 g vs 337 g Thin: 3.2" vs 3.2"
	Compare the S2500HD vs the S1800

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S1800 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has a significantly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has a viewfinder (digital vs none), has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), has significantly less shutter lag (430 ms vs 820 ms) and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 14 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), doesn't have a screen which flips out and has a significantly smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm).

Sony Alpha NEX-3 3 months newer $689 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-3 (vs the S1800) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Shoots RAW Has more storage slots: 2 vs 1 Significant disadvantages of the NEX-3 (vs the S1800) No viewfinder: None vs Digital No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift No built-in flash common strengths of the NEX-3 and S1800 None found
	Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-3 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800
Olympus PEN E-PL1 similar age $255 - $279 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the S1800) Shoots RAW Has interchangeable lenses Has an external mic jack Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the S1800) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No viewfinder: None vs Digital Much more shutter lag: 820 ms vs 430 ms common strengths of the PEN E-PL1 and S1800 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Olympus PEN E-PL1 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S1800 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), is significantly smaller (prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm) and is significantly lighter (337 g vs 560 g).

However, on average it has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 16.1 MP), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO), doesn't record movies in 24p and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1.3 fps vs 6 fps).

Olympus E-420 1 year older	Significant advantages of the E-420 (vs the S1800) Much larger sensor: Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Shoots RAW Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the E-420 (vs the S1800) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps common strengths of the E-420 and S1800 Very small: Standard size 130x91x53 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Light weight: 426 g vs 337 g
	Compare the Olympus E-420 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800
Canon Rebel T3 1 year newer $333 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the S1800) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Shoots RAW Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the S1800) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm common strengths of the T3 and S1800 Light weight: 459 g vs 337 g
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800
Nikon D5100 1 year newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the S1800) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the S1800) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Much heavier: 560 g vs 337 g common strengths of the D5100 and S1800 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Fairly small: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800
Nikon D7000 7 months newer $1,000 - $1,197 (body only) $1,100 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D7000 (vs the S1800) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the D7000 (vs the S1800) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much larger: Professional size 132x105x77 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Much heavier: 780 g vs 337 g common strengths of the D7000 and S1800 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Nikon D7000 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S1800 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has slightly more zoom (18x vs 10x), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 36 mm), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8.6 MP) and slightly closer macro focusing (2 cm vs 10 cm).

However, on average it is slightly larger (prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs compact 94x58x26 mm), has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS), lacks a built in panoramas, is older (february, 2010 vs february, 2012) and is thicker (3.2" vs 1").

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS 5 months older $225	Significant advantages of the SX120 IS (vs the S1800) Smaller: Mid size 111x71x45 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Significantly thinner: 1.8" vs 3.2" Significant disadvantages of the SX120 IS (vs the S1800) Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 28 mm Much lower true resolution: 8.6 MP vs 9.8 MP Smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm common strengths of the SX120 IS and S1800 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800
Nikon Coolpix S6300 2 years newer $180 - $184	Significant advantages of the S6300 (vs the S1800) Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly smaller: Compact 94x58x26 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Significant disadvantages of the S6300 (vs the S1800) Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 2 cm No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the S6300 and S1800 None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6300 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS 6 months newer $141 - $245	Significant advantages of the SX130 IS (vs the S1800) Significantly thinner: 1.8" vs 3.2" Significant disadvantages of the SX130 IS (vs the S1800) No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the SX130 IS and S1800 None found
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S1800 compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs none), has a significantly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.5"), has image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), is newer (february, 2010 vs november, 2005) and is much smaller (prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs large 160x157x88 mm).

However, on average it has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 24.4 MP), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (1.3 fps vs 5 fps), has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs full frame 35.9x24.0mm) and has a lower quality type of viewfinder (digital vs pentaprism).

Nikon D200 4 years older $1,300 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D200 (vs the S1800) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Shoots RAW Has an optical viewfinder: Pentaprism vs Digital Significant disadvantages of the D200 (vs the S1800) Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Significantly larger: Professional size 147x113x74 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm common strengths of the D200 and S1800 Fairly small: Professional size 147x113x74 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Built-in flashes
	Compare the Nikon D200 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800
Nikon D3X 1 year older $7,997 - $8,000 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D3X (vs the S1800) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Much larger sensor: Full frame 35.9x24.0mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the D3X (vs the S1800) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much larger: Large 160x157x88 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Much heavier: 1,260 g vs 337 g common strengths of the D3X and S1800 None found
	Compare the Nikon D3X vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800

Generally, some of the advantages of the Fujifilm S1800 compared to compact competitors include: it has way more more zoom (18x vs 3x), has a slightly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 35 mm), has a much larger screen (3.0" vs 1.5"), has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none) and takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 1.9 MP).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), is much larger (prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs super compact 92x55x19 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), doesn't record movies in 24p and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Canon ELPH 300 HS 1 year newer $149 - $179	Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the S1800) Much smaller: Super compact 92x55x19 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Much thinner: 0.8" vs 3.2" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the S1800) Much less zoom: 5x vs 18x Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the 300 HS and S1800 Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 2 cm
	Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800
Canon PowerShot S300 9 years older	Significant advantages of the S300 (vs the S1800) Much smaller: Compact 95x63x30 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Much thinner: 1.2" vs 3.2" Significantly lighter: 270 g vs 337 g Significant disadvantages of the S300 (vs the S1800) Much lower true resolution: 1.9 MP vs 9.8 MP Much smaller screen: 1.5" vs 3.0" Much less zoom: 3x vs 18x common strengths of the S300 and S1800 Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S300 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800
Nikon Coolpix AW100 1 year newer $280	Significant advantages of the AW100 (vs the S1800) Much smaller: Compact 110x64x22 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Much thinner: 0.9" vs 3.2" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the AW100 (vs the S1800) Much less zoom: 5x vs 18x Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.9 vs f/3.1 No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the AW100 and S1800 Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 2 cm
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix AW100 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800
Nikon Coolpix L18 2 years older	Significant advantages of the L18 (vs the S1800) Much smaller: Compact 95x61x29 mm vs Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm Much thinner: 1.2" vs 3.2" Much lighter: 175 g vs 337 g Significant disadvantages of the L18 (vs the S1800) Much less zoom: 3x vs 18x Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 9.8 MP common strengths of the L18 and S1800 None found
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix L18 vs the Fujifilm FinePix S1800