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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Samsung SL30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out 3 years after the SL30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm SL1000 SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SL30 Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm SL1000 SL30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides external measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the SL30.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and SL30 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and SL30.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography info
Samsung SL30 Street photography info
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (659 grams)
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no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL30 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (350 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography info
Samsung SL30 Travel photography info
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good battery power (350 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (659g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (659 grams)
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features face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung SL30
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Samsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659 gr (1.45 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $93