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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Finepix Z91
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
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was released about the same time to the PL170 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Finepix Z90 grades versus the PL170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Samsung PL170

 Finepix Z90 PL170 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 PL170 Finepix Z90 

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung PL170

 Finepix Z90 PL170 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung PL170 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Finepix Z90 compared to the PL170.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Finepix Z90 and PL170.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung PL170 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Portrait photography with Samsung PL170
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography info
Samsung PL170 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography details
Samsung PL170 Travel photography details
68
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
27
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung PL170
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Samsung PL170
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Samsung PL170
Also called Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact 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 alias filter
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 220 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $220 $175