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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and SL102 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 3 years after the SL102 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Samsung SL102

 Fujifilm XF1 SL102 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2009More modern by 45 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Fujifilm XF1

 SL102 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung SL102

 Fujifilm XF1 SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the SL102.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and SL102.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XF1 will give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
24
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Samsung SL102
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than average (255g)
55
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (255 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
26
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average (255 grams)
29
great maximum aperture (f)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung SL102
 Fujifilm XF1Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XF1 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $380 $130