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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Samsung PL170

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released August 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and PL170 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was unveiled 8 months after the PL170 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores vs the PL170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Samsung PL170

 Fujifilm F600 EXR PL170 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 PL170 Fujifilm F600 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Samsung PL170

 Fujifilm F600 EXR PL170 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR compared to the PL170.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and PL170 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and PL170.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more recent Fujifilm F600 EXR should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography advice
39
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (215g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography factors
Samsung PL170 Sports photography factors
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (215g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung PL170
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
39
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Samsung PL170
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRSamsung PL170
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Samsung PL170
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-11 2011-01-05
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE 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 60 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
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 Overall score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $175