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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
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
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the FujiFilm T300 versus Samsung PL170, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was manufactured 7 months later than the PL170 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the T300 scores vs the PL170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Samsung PL170

 T300 PL170 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the FujiFilm T300

 PL170 T300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung PL170

 T300 PL170 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 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).

Compare the FujiFilm T300 versus Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the T300 versus the PL170.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and PL170 is 94 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and PL170.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL170 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer T300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Samsung PL170
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography features
Samsung PL170 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Samsung PL170
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Samsung PL170
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Samsung PL170
Also Known as FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 151 gr (0.33 lb) -
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $175