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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Samsung SL820

Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2007
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm IS Pro and Samsung SL820, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was launched 19 months earlier than the SL820 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm IS Pro matches up against the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm IS Pro SL820 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 SL820 Fujifilm IS Pro 
IntroducedFebruary 2009July 2007Fresher by 19 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm IS Pro SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm IS Pro features outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm IS Pro and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro compared to the SL820.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm IS Pro and SL820 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm IS Pro and SL820.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm IS Pro featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung SL820 will render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm IS Pro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Portrait photography details
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (920 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
46
lighter than competitors in class (920g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
27
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProSamsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2007-07-13 2009-02-17
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $280