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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL620

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Released August 2000
  • Successor is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Samsung SL620, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and SL620 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1 Pro was introduced 9 years before the SL620 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro matches up against the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm S1 Pro SL620 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SL620 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2000More recent by 103 months
Display dimensions2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k200kClearer display (+30k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm S1 Pro SL620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro has exterior 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) whilst the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus the SL620.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and SL620 is 56 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and SL620.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung SL620 will deliver more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (820 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
36
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography info
Samsung SL620 Travel photography info
46
lighter than competitors (820 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (168g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography details
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography details
43
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
24
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung SL620
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProSamsung SL620
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Samsung SL620
Also referred to as - PL65
Type Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2000-08-08 2009-02-17
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
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 area 356.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3040 x 2016 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 320 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 200 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 820g (1.81 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $2,000 $200