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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A2
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung SL202, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was unveiled 4 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades vs the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Samsung SL202

 Fujifilm X-A1 SL202 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 SL202 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung SL202

 Fujifilm X-A1 SL202 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 features physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the SL202.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and SL202 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and SL202.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A1 will result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
25
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
27
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
31
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
27
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Samsung SL202
 Fujifilm X-A1Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Samsung SL202
Alternative name - PL50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-30 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" 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 350 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $140