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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung SL720

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched April 2011
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and SL720 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was launched 21 months later than the SL720 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades versus the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm Z900EXR SL720 
RevealedApril 2011July 2009Fresher by 21 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 SL720 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm Z900EXR SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has got external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and the SL720.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and SL720.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z900EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Z900EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography details
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography details
Samsung SL720 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (151 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography features
Samsung SL720 Travel photography features
65
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (151g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography details
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
27
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (151g)
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (168g)
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung SL720
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRSamsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Samsung SL720
Also called as - PL70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-04-05 2009-07-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" 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 life 220 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $380 $119