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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP130
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Samsung SL620, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was announced 7 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores vs the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm XP120 SL620 
ReleasedJanuary 2017February 2009Fresher by 96 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Fujifilm XP120

 SL620 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm XP120 SL620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP120 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 vs the SL620.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and SL620 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and SL620.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP120 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography info
Samsung SL620 Travel photography info
67
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP120
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
50
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP120
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
24
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung SL620
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Samsung SL620
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Samsung SL620
Also called as - PL65
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 203 gr (0.45 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $200