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FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix T200 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

FujiFilm T200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T205
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the FujiFilm T200 and Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the T200 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T200 was announced at a similar time to the PL170 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm T200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the T200 scores versus the PL170 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T200 over the Samsung PL170

 T200 PL170 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the FujiFilm T200

 PL170 T200 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm T200 and Samsung PL170

 T200 PL170 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T200 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm T200 and Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the T200 versus the PL170.

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T200 and PL170 is 94 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T200 and PL170.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung PL170 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography information
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Street photography info
Samsung PL170 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Sports photography highlights
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Travel photography highlights
64
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Vlogging information
Samsung PL170 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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FujiFilm T200 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T200 and Samsung PL170
 FujiFilm FinePix T200Samsung PL170
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix T200 Samsung PL170
Otherwise known as FinePix T205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 life 180 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $175