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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1880
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced about the same time to the ST100 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1800 grades vs the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung ST100

 S1800 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the FujiFilm S1800

 ST100 S1800 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung ST100

 S1800 ST100 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 has got physical 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 ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S1800 versus the ST100.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and ST100 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and ST100.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST100 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1800
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Samsung ST100
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging details
Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
29
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung ST100
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung ST100
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $250