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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Following is a complete review of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S1800 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess different sensor size.

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The S1800 was unveiled 11 months before the ST30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1800 grades versus the ST30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung ST30

 S1800 ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the FujiFilm S1800

 ST30 S1800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung ST30

 S1800 ST30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 has got exterior measurements 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 ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and 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 choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S1800 versus the ST30.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and ST30 is 78 and 98 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and ST30.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1800 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm S1800 will give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
lighter than competition (87 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Samsung ST30
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition (87g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
30
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung ST30
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung ST30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung ST30
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 87 gr (0.19 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $55