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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and SL30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 2 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR SL30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 SL30 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR SL30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung SL30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the SL30.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SL30.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Z1000EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
24
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Street photography with Samsung SL30
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography details
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography details
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
25
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung SL30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSamsung SL30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $93