Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung SL30

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and SL30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 4 years after the SL30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has outer measurements 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 SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the SL30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and SL30 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and SL30.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 provides a benefit in sensor technology.