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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
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
  • Additionally Known as IT100
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and SL820 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 3 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm XF1 SL820 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2009More recent by 44 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm XF1

 SL820 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm XF1 SL820 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 versus Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the SL820.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and SL820.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average in class (255g)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography details
Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
60
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (255g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (255g)
27
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm XF1Samsung SL820
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2009-02-17
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 surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $380 $280