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Fujifilm SL1000 Review

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    Main Features

    • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 64 - 12800
    • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3" Tilting Screen
    • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
    • 10 fps continuous shooting
    • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video
    • 480fps High-Speed Video
    • 659g. 123 x 89 x 123 mm mm
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    Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

    First introduced in January 2013 , Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, Tilting screen and 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 lens.

    Fujifilm SL1000 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Fujifilm SL1000 has an Overall Score of 50/100 and ranked #38 out of 113 in DSLR-Like cameras (Top 10 Bridge), and ranked #482 out of 1223 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Specs
    Fujifilm SL1000 weighs 659 g and has external dimensions of . Considering that the average weight of DSLR-Like type cameras is 591g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 123mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm SL1000 with the dimensions:

    Fujifilm SL1000 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Fujifilm SL1000 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Fujifilm SL1000, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Fujifilm SL1000 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Fujifilm SL1000 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Fujifilm SL1000 with its main competitors:

    Fujifilm SL1000 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs SL1000 Thickness vs SL1000
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Fujifilm S1
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    680g 21g heavier 110mm 13mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Canon SX50 HS
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    595g 64g lighter 106mm 17mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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    808g 149g heavier 146mm 23mm thicker
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Sony HX400V
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    660g 1g heavier 103mm 20mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Fujifilm S9900w
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    670g 11g heavier 116mm 7mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Fujifilm HS30EXR
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    687g 28g heavier 126mm 3mm thicker
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Panasonic FZ70
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    606g 53g lighter 118mm 5mm thinner
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Fujifilm S9400W
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    670g 11g heavier 116mm 7mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Fujifilm SL1000 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor and Photography Features

    Fujifilm SL1000 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels. SL1000 has a native ISO range of 64 - 12800 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Fujifilm SL1000 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Fujifilm SL1000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Bridge cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Fujifilm SL1000's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Fujifilm SL1000 Lens

    Fujifilm SL1000 features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end and remarkable super telephoto reach at 1200mm.

    Wide Coverage

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    SL1000
    Widest - Samsung WB2200F
    Average
    Telezoom

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    SL1000
    Longest - Nikon P1000
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.90 at 24mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f6.50.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    SL1000
    Fastest - Sony RX10 III
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    DSLR-Like Cameras

    SL1000
    Fastest - Olympus 1
    Average

    SL1000 is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.



    Fujifilm SL1000 LCD and Viewfinder

    Fujifilm SL1000 has a Tilting 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 920k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Fujifilm SL1000 back view and LCD

    SL1000 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor.

    Fujifilm SL1000 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect SL1000 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Fujifilm SL1000 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a shooting life of 350 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of DSLR-Like type cameras is 353 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras

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    Fujifilm HS35EXR with its 600shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Check the comparison of Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR or take a look at Longest Battery Life Bridge cameras list.

    Fujifilm SL1000 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Fujifilm S1
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    1920 x 1080 350shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Canon SX50 HS
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    1920 x 1080 315shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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    1920 x 1080 500shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Sony HX400V
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    1920 x 1080 300shots Yes No Yes
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Fujifilm S9900w
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    1920 x 1080 300shots Yes No No
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Fujifilm HS30EXR
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    1920 x 1080 shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Panasonic FZ70
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    1920 x 1080 400shots No No No
    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Camera Fujifilm S9400W
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    1920 x 1080 500shots Yes No No

    Fujifilm SL1000 Video Features

    With Fujifilm SL1000, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps and save in and Motion JPEG formats. Full HD resolution of Fujifilm SL1000 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    High-Speed Video

    SL1000 features a high speed mode where it captures videos at 480fps which helps to create slow motion videos. If you shoot a video at a frame rate of 480fps and play it back at 24fps, the video will be 20x slower and longer than normal.

    SL1000 has a built-in Mono microphone and a Mono speaker.
    Fujifilm SL1000 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a DSLR-Like camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 (Lumix DMC-FZ2000) or Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II in a similar price range.

    Fujifilm SL1000 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Fujifilm SL1000 can shoot continuously at max speed of 10 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/1700 sec.

    Flash

    SL1000 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Fujifilm SL1000 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Fujifilm SL1000 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    Articulating Screen
    External Flash Shoe
    Full HD Video
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    RAW Shooting
    12.800 Max ISO
    920k dots LCD Resolution
    10.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    Long Battery Life (350 shots)
    Manual Exposure
    24mm Wide Angle Lens
    1200mm Good Tele Lens
    50.0X Optical Zoom
    920kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    3D Shooting Capability
    Panorama Shooting
    480fps High Speed Video
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Touch Screen
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    1/1700s Low Max Shutter Speed
    Heavy Body: 659
    No Manual Focusing
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f2.90
    Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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    What type of Photography is Fujifilm SL1000 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Fujifilm SL1000 in 5 different photography areas.

    Fujifilm SL1000 for Portrait Photography

    Fujifilm SL1000 has a score of 42 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    External Flash Shoe
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Manual Focus Mode

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm SL1000 for Portrait Photography

    Fujifilm SL1000 for Street Photography

    Fujifilm SL1000 has a score of 64 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Bridge Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Tilting LCD Screen
    Image Stabilization
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Medium sized Body
    No Manual Focus Mode
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm SL1000 for Street Photography

    Fujifilm SL1000 for Sports Photography

    Fujifilm SL1000 has a score of 50 for Sports Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Sports is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    External Flash Shoe
    Image Stabilization
    1200 mm Tele Lens
    RAW shooting capability
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Environmental Sealings
    Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
    Unknown Focus Points
    No Manual Focus Mode
    Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm SL1000 for Sports Photography

    Fujifilm SL1000 for Daily Photography

    Fujifilm SL1000 has a score of 61 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Bridge Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    50.0X Optical Zoom
    RAW shooting capability
    Medium size Body
    659g
    Body Thickness 123mm
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm SL1000 for Daily Photography

    Fujifilm SL1000 for Landscape Photography

    Fujifilm SL1000 has a score of 33 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theSL1000.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    No Manual Focus Mode
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm SL1000 for Landscape Photography
    Fujifilm SL1000 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Fujifilm SL1000 compares with other DSLR-Like cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Fujifilm SL1000 alternatives.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Fujifilm SL1000
    Does the Fujifilm SL1000 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Fujifilm SL1000 have RAW support?
    Does the Fujifilm SL1000 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Fujifilm SL1000 have built-in GPS?
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    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Fujifilm SL1000?
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    Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Fujifilm
    Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
    Announced 2013-01-07
    Body Type SLR-like (bridge)
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Number of Lenses
    Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50×)
    Max Aperture F2.9-6.5
    Macro Focus Range 0cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Tilting
    Screen Technology TFT color LCD monitor
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 920k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/1700s
    Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range n/a
    Flash Modes n/a
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 12,800
    Min Native ISO 64
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 659g
    Physical Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123 mmmm
    Battery Life 350 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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