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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 6 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades against the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm Z35 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm Z35

 SL820 Fujifilm Z35 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm Z35 SL820 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 provides outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the SL820.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung SL820 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
56
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.50 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 model NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $280