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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1880
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 12 months after the SL620 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1800 grades against the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung SL620

 S1800 SL620 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the FujiFilm S1800

 SL620 S1800 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung SL620

 S1800 SL620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S1800 against the SL620.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and SL620 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and SL620.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent S1800 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography details
Samsung SL620 Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (168g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
Samsung SL620 Sports photography features
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (168g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
24
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (168g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung SL620
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung SL620
Also Known as FinePix S1880 PL65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max 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 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 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) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $200