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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 4 years before the Galaxy Camera which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1800 grades vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S1800 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the FujiFilm S1800

 Galaxy Camera S1800 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2010More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S1800 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S1800 against the Galaxy Camera.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Galaxy Camera is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average (300g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
36
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
lighter than average (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $450