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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung PL170

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S205EXR
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung PL170 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and PL170 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200EXR was announced 17 months earlier than the PL170 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S200EXR matches up vs the PL170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Samsung PL170

 S200EXR PL170 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 PL170 S200EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung PL170

 S200EXR PL170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S200EXR vs the PL170.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and PL170 is 54 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and PL170.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung PL170 will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography highlights
45
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography info
Samsung PL170 Street photography info
45
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.6")
heavier than competition in class (865 grams)
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography factors
Samsung PL170 Sports photography factors
34
great zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography features
Samsung PL170 Travel photography features
38
flash built-in
great zoom (436mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (865 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Landscape photography camera
34
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
missing Time Lapse mode
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Samsung PL170
19
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (865 grams)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung PL170
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSamsung PL170
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Samsung PL170
Also referred to as FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865g (1.91 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $175