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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung SL30

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F85EXR
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the F80EXR (1/2") and SL30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The F80EXR was manufactured 17 months after the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the F80EXR scores vs the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Samsung SL30

 F80EXR SL30 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 SL30 F80EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Samsung SL30

 F80EXR SL30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the F80EXR against the SL30.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and SL30.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm F80EXR will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger F80EXR provides an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
25
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Street photography with Samsung SL30
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (210g)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
59
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (210 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
38
really wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging factors
Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
27
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (210g)
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Samsung SL30
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Samsung SL30
Also called FinePix F85EXR ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210g (0.46 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $93