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FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JV205
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JV200 and Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was unveiled 18 months later than the SL720 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JV200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the JV200 grades versus the SL720 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Samsung SL720

 JV200 SL720 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm JV200

 SL720 JV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Samsung SL720

 JV200 SL720 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV200 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the JV200 compared to the SL720.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JV200 and SL720.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JV200 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern JV200 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography information
Samsung SL720 Street photography information
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV200
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography features
Samsung SL720 Travel photography features
60
lighter than others in class (125g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (168g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography features
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Samsung SL720
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Samsung SL720
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Samsung SL720
Also called as FinePix JV205 PL70
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-07-14
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $49 $119