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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX210
  • Later Model is Samsung NX500
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the S1800 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1800 was released 4 years earlier than the NX300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1800 grades versus the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung NX300

 S1800 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the FujiFilm S1800

 NX300 S1800 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2010Fresher by 46 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k230kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung NX300

 S1800 NX300 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 offers 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) whilst the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S1800 against the NX300.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and NX300 is 78 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and NX300.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1800 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography features
Samsung NX300 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX300 Sports photography advice
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography features
Samsung NX300 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography information
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX300 Vlogging factors
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
33
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung NX300
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung NX300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung NX300
Alternative name FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2013-11-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $750