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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL205 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was manufactured about the same time to the TL205 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1800 matches up against the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung TL205

 S1800 TL205 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the FujiFilm S1800

 TL205 S1800 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung TL205

 S1800 TL205 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 has physical dimensions 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 TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1800 compared to the TL205.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and TL205 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and TL205.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography factors
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung TL205
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung TL205
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 PL100
Class 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $180