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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL30

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL30 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty close but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SL30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was revealed 6 months after the SL30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S200EXR grades against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Samsung SL30

 S200EXR SL30 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 SL30 S200EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung SL30

 S200EXR SL30 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR features external measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S200EXR vs the SL30.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and SL30 is 54 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and SL30.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm S200EXR will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
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includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography features
Samsung SL30 Street photography features
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
heavier than average (865 grams)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography features
Samsung SL30 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
has no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
great reach (436mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (865g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography information
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography information
34
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.6")
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging information
Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (865 grams)
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includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung SL30
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSamsung SL30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Samsung SL30
Otherwise known as FinePix S205EXR ES15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 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 865g (1.91 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 ID NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $500 $93