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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was brought out 12 months after the SL202 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S1800 scores against the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung SL202

 S1800 SL202 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the FujiFilm S1800

 SL202 S1800 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung SL202

 S1800 SL202 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1800 versus the SL202.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and SL202 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and SL202.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm S1800 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher S1800 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
24
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
33
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging features
Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung SL202
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung SL202
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 PL50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 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
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
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