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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(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
Samsung HZ50W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung HZ50W

 S1800 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the FujiFilm S1800

 HZ50W S1800 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung HZ50W

 S1800 HZ50W 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

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

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography features
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung HZ50W
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung HZ50W
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