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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm X30 SL820 
AnnouncedAugust 2014February 2009More recent by 68 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm X30

 SL820 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm X30 SL820 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
26
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X30
Street photography with Samsung SL820
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than average (423g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography features
Samsung SL820 Travel photography features
62
good battery (470 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (423g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (423 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm X30Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X30 Samsung SL820
Other name - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-08-26 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 dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 gr (0.93 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $280