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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was manufactured 6 months later than the SL620 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm J30 grades against the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm J30 SL620 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Fujifilm J30

 SL620 Fujifilm J30 

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm J30 SL620 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the SL620.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and SL620.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography info
Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (168 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography details
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
24
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (168g)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Samsung SL620
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Samsung SL620
Alternative name - PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 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
AE 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $200