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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung SL720

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung SL720 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung SL720, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and SL720 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 18 months after the SL720 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm F500 EXR SL720 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 SL720 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm F500 EXR SL720 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung SL720 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the SL720.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SL720 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SL720.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F500 EXR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography features
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography features
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography features
Samsung SL720 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography info
Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (215g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (168g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography advice
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging info
Samsung SL720 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung SL720
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSamsung SL720
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Samsung SL720
Also called - PL70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-07-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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-50 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $430 $119