FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung SL102
S1800 | SL102 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the FujiFilm S1800
SL102 | S1800 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung SL102
S1800 | SL102 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Samsung SL102 | |
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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 |