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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1880
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 5 months earlier than the PL200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1800 matches up against the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung PL200

 S1800 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the FujiFilm S1800

 PL200 S1800 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung PL200

 S1800 PL200 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 provides external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1800 against the PL200.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and PL200 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and PL200.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL200 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography details
Samsung PL200 Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging details
Samsung PL200 Vlogging details
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung PL200
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung PL200
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $0