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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Samsung SL102, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and SL102 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 4 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Samsung SL102

 Fujifilm X-A1 SL102 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 SL102 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung SL102

 Fujifilm X-A1 SL102 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the SL102.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and SL102 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and SL102.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A1 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
25
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Samsung SL102
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
55
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
54
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
66
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
62
lighter than others in class (116g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
31
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
30
good max aperture (f)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung SL102
 Fujifilm X-A1Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-30 2009-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) -
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 350 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $130