Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung NX10
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released April 2010
- New Model is Samsung NX11

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung NX10 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung NX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm SL300 was introduced 22 months later than the NX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores vs the NX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung NX10
Fujifilm SL300 | NX10 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | April 2010 | More recent by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Fujifilm SL300
NX10 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung NX10
Fujifilm SL300 | NX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung NX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the NX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and NX10 is 67 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and NX10.
Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX10 will resolve extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Samsung NX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Samsung NX10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2010-04-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
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) | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 lbs) | 499g (1.10 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 572 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 400 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-85 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $626 |