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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 14 months earlier than the ST93 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1800 scores against the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung ST93

 S1800 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the FujiFilm S1800

 ST93 S1800 
AnnouncedApril 2011February 2010Fresher by 14 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung ST93

 S1800 ST93 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 has outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Samsung ST93 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 against the ST93.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and ST93 is 78 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and ST93.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST93 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Street photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography info
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
38
great max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung ST93
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung ST93
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-04-20
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 -