FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST30

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.