Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Samsung SL30
Fujifilm S1 Pro | SL30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
SL30 | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | August 2000 | Fresher by 103 months |
Display size | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 200k | Clearer display (+30k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung SL30
Fujifilm S1 Pro | SL30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |