Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung PL200

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched 17 months earlier than the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the PL200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and PL200.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung PL200 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.