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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung SL820

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung SL820 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F900EXR and Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and SL820 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 4 years after the SL820 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores against the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm F900EXR SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SL820 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm F900EXR SL820 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the SL820.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and SL820.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
43
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
26
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography details
Samsung SL820 Street photography details
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography information
Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
66
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSamsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-30 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.50 m
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 260 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $380 $280