Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung SL30

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and SL30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was launched 3 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 has outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the SL30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and SL30 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and SL30.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X10 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.