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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SH100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was unveiled 11 months prior to the SH100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1800 matches up against the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung SH100

 S1800 SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the FujiFilm S1800

 SH100 S1800 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung SH100

 S1800 SH100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 offers outer 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) while the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1800 against the SH100.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and SH100 is 78 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and SH100.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung SH100 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography advice
Samsung SH100 Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Samsung SH100
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Samsung SH100
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
33
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung SH100
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung SH100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung SH100
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) -
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $200