Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL720
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released July 2009
- Other Name is PL70
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Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm J30 versus Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm J30 was unveiled around the same time to the SL720 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm J30 grades against the SL720 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Samsung SL720. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung SL720
| Fujifilm J30 | SL720 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Fujifilm J30
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Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung SL720
| Fujifilm J30 | SL720 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 features physical dimensions 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 SL720 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).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the SL720.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and SL720.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration.
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Samsung SL720 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Samsung SL720 |
| Otherwise known as | - | PL70 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2009-07-14 |
| 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| 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 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 168 grams (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 All around 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 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $150 | $119 |