FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL5
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(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
(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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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 GlossaryThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung CL5
| S1800 | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 12 months | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and CL5 is 78 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Samsung 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 |