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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 4 years after the SL820 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S1 scores vs the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm S1 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm S1

 SL820 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm S1 SL820 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 has got external dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the SL820.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and SL820 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and SL820.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S1 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
26
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Samsung SL820
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (680g)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
63
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than others in class (680g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (350 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (680 grams)
27
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung SL820
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung SL820
Alternate name - IT100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 350 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $280