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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung SL720

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2007
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung SL720 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus Samsung SL720, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was unveiled 24 months earlier than the SL720 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro scores versus the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm S5 Pro SL720 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 SL720 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
RevealedJuly 2009July 2007More modern by 24 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm S5 Pro SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S5 Pro has got external measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus the SL720.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and SL720 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and SL720.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S5 Pro with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung SL720 will offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S5 Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography info
Samsung SL720 Street photography info
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (920 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography advice
Samsung SL720 Sports photography advice
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography advice
Samsung SL720 Travel photography advice
47
lighter than others in class (920 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (168g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
rather wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Samsung SL720
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProSamsung SL720
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Samsung SL720
Also called - PL70
Type Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2007-07-05 2009-07-14
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
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 Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
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)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 448 not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $548 $119