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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm A100 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced within a month of the SL820 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm A100 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm A100

 SL820 Fujifilm A100 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm A100 SL820 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm A100 and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the SL820.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung SL820 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography information
Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (124g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (124g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Samsung SL820
Alternative name - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-04 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $280