FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL500
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S1880
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally Known as EX1

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S1800 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

The S1800 was brought out 5 months prior to the TL500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1800 grades against the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung TL500
S1800 | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the FujiFilm S1800
TL500 | S1800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung TL500
S1800 | TL500 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S1800 versus the TL500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and TL500 is 78 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and TL500.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1800 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm S1800 will give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1800 | Samsung TL500 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S1880 | EX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lb) | 386 grams (0.85 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $180 | $527 |