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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL720, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was unveiled 2 years after the SL720 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up versus the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm SL300 SL720 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Fujifilm SL300

 SL720 Fujifilm SL300 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm SL300 SL720 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the SL720.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and SL720 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and SL720.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL300 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL300 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
38
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography info
Samsung SL720 Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL300
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography details
Samsung SL720 Travel photography details
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
really wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL720 Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (168g)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung SL720
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Samsung SL720
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Samsung SL720
Alternative name - PL70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-07-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $119