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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL70
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SL720 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 2 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up against the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm X-S1 SL720 
LaunchedNovember 2011July 2009Fresher by 29 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 SL720 Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm X-S1 SL720 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 has exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the SL720.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SL720 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SL720.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X-S1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
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manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography details
Samsung SL720 Street photography details
52
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (920g)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
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long zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
43
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (920g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (168g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
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really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (920 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (168 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung SL720
 Fujifilm X-S1Samsung SL720
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as - PL70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-11-24 2009-07-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-95 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $119