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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30

Portability
56
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2000
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Samsung SL30, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was introduced 9 years prior to the SL30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores against the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm S1 Pro SL30 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SL30 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
IntroducedFebruary 2009August 2000Fresher by 103 months
Display size2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k200kClearer display (+30k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm S1 Pro SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 Pro enjoys external dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Samsung SL30 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 based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs the SL30.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and SL30 is 56 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and SL30.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1 Pro with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung SL30 will resolve extra detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
46
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (3 megapixels)
25
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography features
Samsung SL30 Street photography features
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (820 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography advice
Samsung SL30 Sports photography advice
35
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography factors
Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
46
lighter than others (820g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (3MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
43
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
lack of Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
9
can't record video
25
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung SL30
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProSamsung SL30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2000-08-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3040 x 2016 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 320 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2" 2.5"
Display resolution 200k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 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 820g (1.81 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $2,000 $93