Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung SL820

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was unveiled 2 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores against the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Samsung SL820. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the SL820.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and SL820 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and SL820.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm SL300 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.