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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung SL30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F900EXR
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung SL30 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Samsung SL30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and SL30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was unveiled 3 years after the SL30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm F800EXR SL30 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2009Newer by 42 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 SL30 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm F800EXR SL30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the SL30.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and SL30.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
44
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
25
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (232g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (232 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
50
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging details
Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
25
has face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Samsung SL30
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRSamsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-25 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $330 $93