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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X20 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and SL820 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 4 years after the SL820 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm X20 SL820 
RevealedApril 2013February 2009More modern by 52 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm X20

 SL820 Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm X20 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X20 and Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the SL820.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and SL820 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and SL820.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more recent Fujifilm X20 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
26
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (353g)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery life (270 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (353g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging information
Samsung SL820 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (353 grams)
27
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm X20Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X20 Samsung SL820
Also Known as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $280