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Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Fujifilm XF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was unveiled 8 months before the Fujifilm XF1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores against the Fujifilm XF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm SL300 Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Fujifilm SL300

 Fujifilm XF1 Fujifilm SL300 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm SL300 Fujifilm XF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm SL300 versus Fujifilm XF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the Fujifilm XF1.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and Fujifilm XF1 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and Fujifilm XF1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL300 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm SL300 will give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography features
38
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
manual focus
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (510g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography features
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (510g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (255g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (510g)
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (255 grams)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Fujifilm XF1
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Fujifilm XF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lb) 255 grams (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $380