FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung PL170

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung PL170, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 11 months before the PL170 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the JZ300 scores vs the PL170 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the JZ300 and the PL170.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and PL170 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and PL170.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL170 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.