FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Launched May 2010
- Also Known as WB5500

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S1800 was unveiled 3 months before the HZ50W and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1800 scores against the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung HZ50W
S1800 | HZ50W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the FujiFilm S1800
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung HZ50W
S1800 | HZ50W | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | May 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1800 against the HZ50W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and HZ50W is 78 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and HZ50W.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung HZ50W to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Samsung HZ50W |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S1880 | WB5500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2010-05-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.60 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 337 grams (0.74 lbs) | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $180 | $250 |