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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was brought out 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S1800 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S1800 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the FujiFilm S1800

 Galaxy Camera 3G S1800 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 31 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S1800 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 provides exterior 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1800 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good MP (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
37
fairly wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface 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 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $606