Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL820

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and SL820 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 5 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X30 scores versus the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 & Samsung SL820. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the SL820.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and SL820 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and SL820.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger Fujifilm X30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.