FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX5
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2010
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In this article, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the S1800 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S1800 was announced 3 months prior to the NX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S1800 grades vs the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung NX5
| S1800 | NX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the FujiFilm S1800
| NX5 | S1800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung NX5
| S1800 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung NX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1800 versus the NX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and NX5 is 78 and 80 respectively.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and NX5.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1800 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will produce more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.
FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Samsung NX5 |
| Also called | FinePix S1880 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | 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 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $180 | $499 |