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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL30 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and SL30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The F70EXR was revealed 6 months later than the SL30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the F70EXR scores vs the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Samsung SL30

 F70EXR SL30 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SL30 F70EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Samsung SL30

 F70EXR SL30 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F70EXR provides physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the F70EXR compared to the SL30.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and SL30.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The F70EXR provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
24
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography details
Samsung SL30 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography details
Samsung SL30 Travel photography details
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography features
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography features
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
25
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Samsung SL30
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSamsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Samsung SL30
Alternative name FinePix F75EXR ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3616 x 2712 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $93