FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung PL170

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung PL170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced 11 months before the PL170 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S1600 grades against the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung PL170 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1600 compared to the PL170.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and PL170 is 78 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and PL170.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung PL170 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.