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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The S1800 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NX210 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S1800 grades vs the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung NX210

 S1800 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the FujiFilm S1800

 NX210 S1800 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2010Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung NX210

 S1800 NX210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys physical 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) while the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S1800 compared to the NX210.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and NX210 is 78 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and NX210.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1800 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX210 will give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography details
Samsung NX210 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
34
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung NX210
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung NX210
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-08-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $625