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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL720

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL720, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very similar but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SL720 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was released within a month of the SL720 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S200EXR grades vs the SL720 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Samsung SL720

 S200EXR SL720 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 SL720 S200EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung SL720

 S200EXR SL720 
IntroducedJuly 2009July 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S200EXR against the SL720.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and SL720 is 54 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and SL720.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The S200EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.6")
heavier than competitors (865g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
34
long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography info
Samsung SL720 Travel photography info
38
has built in flash
very long reach (436mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (865g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
34
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
no Time Lapse mode
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL720 Vlogging highlights
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competitors (865 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (168g)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung SL720
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSamsung SL720
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Samsung SL720
Alternative name FinePix S205EXR PL70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-07-14
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 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 865g (1.91 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
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 Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $119