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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Additionally Known as ES15
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 6 months later than the SL30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm Z35 SL30 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Fujifilm Z35

 SL30 Fujifilm Z35 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm Z35 SL30 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 enjoys outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the SL30.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and SL30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography features
Samsung SL30 Sports photography features
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung SL30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Samsung SL30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 125g (0.28 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $93