Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL200

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and PL200 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 18 months later than the PL200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the PL200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and PL200 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and PL200.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS30EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.