Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL30

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was introduced 2 years after the SL30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the SL30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and SL30.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.