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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was revealed 23 months after the SL820 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the AX350 grades versus the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Samsung SL820

 AX350 SL820 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the FujiFilm AX350

 SL820 AX350 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung SL820

 AX350 SL820 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the AX350 and the SL820.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AX350 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm AX350 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern AX350 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
30
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AX350
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
56
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
27
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung SL820
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 life 180 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $280