Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung SL620
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
45
92 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
45
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
26
94 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
26
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched November 2013
- Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL65
Photography Glossary Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and SL620 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
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Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores vs the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung SL620
| Fujifilm XQ1 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2013 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 59 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Fujifilm XQ1
| SL620 | Fujifilm XQ1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung SL620
| Fujifilm XQ1 | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the SL620.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and SL620 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and SL620.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more modern Fujifilm XQ1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (206 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL620 Sports photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (240 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
great battery (240 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (240 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (206g)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
| Fujifilm XQ1 | Samsung SL620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm XQ1 | Samsung SL620 |
| Otherwise known as | - | PL65 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2013-11-26 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow syncho | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 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 | MPEG-4, 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 240 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-48 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $500 | $200 |
