Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung SL30
Fujifilm S8100fd | SL30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
SL30 | Fujifilm S8100fd |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung SL30
Fujifilm S8100fd | SL30 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
See the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |