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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out 3 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades against the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm SL1000 SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SL620 Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm SL1000 SL620 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the SL620.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and SL620 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and SL620.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography features
43
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
26
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Street photography with Samsung SL620
56
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (659g)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
52
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (350 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography features
Samsung SL620 Travel photography features
54
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (659g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
48
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (659 grams)
24
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung SL620
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Samsung SL620
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Samsung SL620
Also called - PL65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 659 grams (1.45 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" 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 life 350 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $600 $200