FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1800 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S1800 against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 78 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.