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Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP70
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP90
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung SL30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was released 5 years after the SL30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up against the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm XP80 SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 72 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Fujifilm XP80

 SL30 Fujifilm XP80 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung SL30

 Fujifilm XP80 SL30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 features outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung SL30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and the SL30.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and SL30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP80 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP80 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
24
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography info
Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
65
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP80
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
25
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung SL30
 Fujifilm XP80Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XP80 Samsung SL30
Also Known as - ES15
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $149 $93