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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung SL720

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
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
  • Also referred to as PL70
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly close but the Z700EXR (1/2") and SL720 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z700EXR was manufactured 7 months after the SL720 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z700EXR matches up against the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Samsung SL720

 Z700EXR SL720 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 SL720 Z700EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Samsung SL720

 Z700EXR SL720 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z700EXR offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z700EXR versus the SL720.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z700EXR and SL720.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Z700EXR has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger Z700EXR will have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (158 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
55
includes touch focus
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (158g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography advice
33
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL720 Vlogging highlights
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (158g)
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (168 grams)
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Samsung SL720
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRSamsung SL720
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Samsung SL720
Also Known as FinePix Z707EXR PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-07-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $119