FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as WB600

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S1800 was announced at a similar time to the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1800 matches up against the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung HZ30W
S1800 | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm S1800
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung HZ30W
S1800 | HZ30W | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1800 vs the HZ30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and HZ30W is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and HZ30W.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Samsung HZ30W |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S1880 | WB600 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | 337g (0.74 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $180 | $280 |