FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL170

Here is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung PL170, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and PL170 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was launched 5 months earlier than the PL170 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the F300EXR matches up against the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR and the PL170.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and PL170 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and PL170.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung PL170 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.