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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung SL30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released within a month of the SL30 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm S8100fd SL30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SL30 Fujifilm S8100fd 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm S8100fd SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the SL30.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and SL30 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and SL30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
24
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Samsung SL30 Street photography factors
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
32
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
Samsung SL30 Travel photography info
53
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
25
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung SL30
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $93