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Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP70
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as ES15
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XP60 versus Samsung SL30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was announced 4 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores versus the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm XP60 SL30 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Fujifilm XP60

 SL30 Fujifilm XP60 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm XP60 SL30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 and the SL30.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP60 and SL30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP60 to produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP60 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
24
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography info
Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography information
Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP60
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
25
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Samsung SL30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Samsung SL30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Samsung SL30
Other name - ES15
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
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 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $93