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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was launched 2 years after the SL820 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores versus the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm S4200 SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm S4200

 SL820 Fujifilm S4200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm S4200 SL820 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 provides outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the SL820.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and SL820 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and SL820.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4200 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S4200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
36
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography details
Samsung SL820 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL820 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (543g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Samsung SL820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Samsung SL820
Otherwise known as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $280