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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL102, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was launched 2 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung SL102

 Fujifilm XP30 SL102 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Fujifilm XP30

 SL102 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung SL102

 Fujifilm XP30 SL102 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the SL102.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and SL102.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
24
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than average (116g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
26
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
29
fast max aperture (f)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung SL102
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $240 $130