Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung SL102

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X20 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and SL102 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 4 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the SL102.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and SL102 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and SL102.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.