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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1800 was manufactured at a similar time to the CL80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1800 matches up versus the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung CL80

 S1800 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the FujiFilm S1800

 CL80 S1800 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung CL80

 S1800 CL80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 has physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung CL80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S1800 and the CL80.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and CL80 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and CL80.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung CL80 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
33
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography information
Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
has focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (160 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than others (160g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung CL80
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung CL80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung CL80
Also called as FinePix S1880 ST5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $180 $400