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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump 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
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 3 years after the SL102 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up against the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung SL102

 Fujifilm SL300 SL102 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Fujifilm SL300

 SL102 Fujifilm SL300 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung SL102

 Fujifilm SL300 SL102 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the SL102.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and SL102 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and SL102.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL300 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
38
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
24
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (510g)
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (510g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than average (116g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung SL102
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264, 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 510 grams (1.12 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $130