Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung SL202

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Samsung SL202, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was announced 3 years after the SL202 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up versus the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 enjoys outside dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Samsung SL202 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 against the SL202.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and SL202 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and SL202.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.