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Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP120
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm XP130 versus Samsung SL720, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was announced 8 years after the SL720 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up versus the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm XP130 SL720 
RevealedJanuary 2018July 2009Newer by 104 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Fujifilm XP130

 SL720 Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm XP130 SL720 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP130 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has measurements 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 XP130 versus Samsung SL720 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 versus the SL720.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP130 and SL720 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP130 and SL720.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP130 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP130 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography features
Samsung SL720 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP130
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
69
weather proof
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low battery life (240 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (168g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (240 per charge)
27
fairly wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP130
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (168g)
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Samsung SL720
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Samsung SL720
Alternative name - PL70
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2018-01-24 2009-07-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 gr (0.46 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 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 240 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $171 $119