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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL620

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S205EXR
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL620 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SL620 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was announced 6 months after the SL620 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S200EXR scores against the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Samsung SL620

 S200EXR SL620 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 SL620 S200EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung SL620

 S200EXR SL620 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR has got outer measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S200EXR versus the SL620.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and SL620 is 54 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and SL620.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The S200EXR offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
45
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
26
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography details
Samsung SL620 Street photography details
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
more heavy than others in class (865 grams)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography features
Samsung SL620 Sports photography features
34
incredible zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography info
Samsung SL620 Travel photography info
38
has built in flash
very long reach (436mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (865 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
34
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (865g)
24
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (168g)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung SL620
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Samsung SL620
Alternate name FinePix S205EXR PL65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 865 gr (1.91 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 ID NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $200