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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm HS10 versus Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HS10 was unveiled 19 months later than the SL102 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the HS10 grades versus the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Samsung SL102

 HS10 SL102 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the FujiFilm HS10

 SL102 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung SL102

 HS10 SL102 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 features external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HS10 and the SL102.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and SL102 is 60 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and SL102.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher HS10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS10
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
40
manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
25
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Samsung SL102
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (666 grams)
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography details
Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (666g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (116g)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
44
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
23
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (666 grams)
30
great maximum aperture (f)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung SL102
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Samsung SL102
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Samsung SL102
Also called as FinePix HS11 ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 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 666g (1.47 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
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