FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ35W

The following is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 4 months prior to the HZ35W so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1800 scores versus the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 has got exterior 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 HZ35W has sizing 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 depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 and the HZ35W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and HZ35W is 78 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and HZ35W.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account.