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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
31
Features
14
Overall
24

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL10
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung CL5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S1800 was brought out 12 months after the CL5 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1800 scores against the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung CL5

 S1800 CL5 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the FujiFilm S1800

 CL5 S1800 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung CL5

 S1800 CL5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 features external measurements 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 Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung CL5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S1800 versus the CL5.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and CL5 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and CL5.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1800 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the FujiFilm S1800 will show greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer S1800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
20
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
24
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Samsung CL5
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Sports photography highlights
33
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
15
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography information
Samsung CL5 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography factors
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography factors
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
24
features face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung CL5
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung CL5
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 PL10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $391