FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB30F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 3 years before the WB30F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1800 scores versus the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 has external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1800 versus the WB30F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and WB30F is 78 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and WB30F.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.