FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX mini

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung NX mini, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1800 was released 5 years before the NX mini which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S1800 grades vs the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 against the NX mini.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and NX mini is 78 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and NX mini.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1800 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.