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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL170

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL170, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was unveiled 6 months earlier than the PL170 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S2500HD matches up versus the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung PL170

 S2500HD PL170 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 PL170 S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung PL170

 S2500HD PL170 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S2500HD compared to the PL170.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and PL170 is 78 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and PL170.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung PL170 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Samsung PL170 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography features
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL170 Vlogging highlights
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung PL170
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung PL170
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung PL170
Other name FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) -
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $175