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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL170

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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 F550 EXR vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and PL170 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 7 months after the PL170 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the PL170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung PL170

 Fujifilm F550 EXR PL170 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 PL170 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung PL170

 Fujifilm F550 EXR PL170 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the PL170.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and PL170 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and PL170.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher Fujifilm F550 EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Portrait photography camera
39
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2")
29
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography factors
Samsung PL170 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography advice
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung PL170
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung PL170
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Samsung PL170
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes 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 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) -
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $450 $175