Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung ST30

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung ST30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 24 months later than the ST30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Samsung ST30. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the ST30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ST30 is 61 and 98 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and ST30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm SL1000 will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.