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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S1880
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Renewed by Samsung GX-20
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Following is a extended review of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung GX-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S1800 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1800 was brought out 3 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S1800 matches up vs the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung GX-10

 S1800 GX-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2010September 2006More modern by 41 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the FujiFilm S1800

 GX-10 S1800 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung GX-10

 S1800 GX-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung GX-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1800 vs the GX-10.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and GX-10 is 78 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1800 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm S1800 will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer S1800 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
33
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
49
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging features
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung GX-10
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung GX-10
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-02-02 2006-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 793g (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $850