Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL30

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and SL30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 5 years after the SL30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 scores versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 comes with physical dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the SL30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and SL30 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and SL30.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X30 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.