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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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
Samsung HZ30W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung HZ30W

 S1800 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm S1800

 HZ30W S1800 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung HZ30W

 S1800 HZ30W 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung HZ30W
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung HZ30W
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