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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung SL30

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES15
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Samsung SL30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was launched at a similar time to the SL30 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up vs the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm S2000HD SL30 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 SL30 Fujifilm S2000HD 

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm S2000HD SL30 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD offers physical measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the SL30.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and SL30 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and SL30.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Street photography with Samsung SL30
38
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography info
Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
23
excellent zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Travel photography highlights
53
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (414mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
30
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
21
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
25
provides face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Samsung SL30
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDSamsung SL30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Samsung SL30
Other name - ES15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 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 426g (0.94 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $93