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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X30 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and SL202 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 5 years after the SL202 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Samsung SL202

 Fujifilm X30 SL202 
ReleasedAugust 2014February 2009More modern by 68 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Fujifilm X30

 SL202 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung SL202

 Fujifilm X30 SL202 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 offers outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the SL202.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and SL202 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and SL202.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X30 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
25
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others (423 grams)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography information
Samsung SL202 Sports photography information
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
62
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (423 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
58
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (423 grams)
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung SL202
 Fujifilm X30Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X30 Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-08-26 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $499 $140