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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1880
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 13 months after the SL102 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1800 grades vs the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung SL102

 S1800 SL102 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the FujiFilm S1800

 SL102 S1800 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung SL102

 S1800 SL102 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 has outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 against the SL102.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and SL102 is 78 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and SL102.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S1800 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent S1800 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
24
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography details
Samsung SL102 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than others (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than others (116g)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
26
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
29
very good max aperture (f)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung SL102
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung SL102
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung SL102
Alternative name FinePix S1880 ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $130