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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z71
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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was revealed 7 months later than the SL720 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z70 grades vs the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Samsung SL720

 Z70 SL720 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm Z70

 SL720 Z70 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung SL720

 Z70 SL720 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z70 has exterior dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z70 and the SL720.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z70 and SL720.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Z70 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z70
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
25
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (168 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
23
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
27
quite wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL720 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (168g)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung SL720
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Samsung SL720
Also called FinePix Z71 PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-07-14
Physical type Ultracompact 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $119