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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung SL820

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Also Known as IT100
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was manufactured 4 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm S9400W SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SL820 Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm S9400W SL820 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9400W features outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the SL820.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and SL820 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and SL820.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9400W to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography information
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography information
37
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography factors
Samsung SL820 Sports photography factors
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
54
great battery pack (500 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging features
Samsung SL820 Vlogging features
26
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (670g)
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSamsung SL820
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Samsung SL820
Alternative name - IT100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670g (1.48 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 life 500 photos -
Style of battery 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, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $330 $280