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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X20
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X10 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and SL820 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 3 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm X10 SL820 
RevealedJuly 2012February 2009Fresher by 42 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm X10

 SL820 Fujifilm X10 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm X10 SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X10 versus Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the SL820.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and SL820 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and SL820.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
49
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
26
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (350g)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
has no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery life (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (350 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (350 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm X10Samsung SL820
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X10 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-11 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
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 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 350 grams (0.77 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $600 $280