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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung SL820, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 2 years after the SL820 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm XP30 SL820 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm XP30

 SL820 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm XP30 SL820 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the SL820.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and SL820.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm XP30 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Samsung SL820
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
65
environment proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
Samsung SL820 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung SL820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2009-02-17
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 200 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $240 $280