Fujifilm IS Pro vs Samsung PL200

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm IS Pro vs Samsung PL200, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and PL200 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was introduced 4 years before the PL200 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm IS Pro grades vs the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm IS Pro offers outer dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm IS Pro vs Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro compared to the PL200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm IS Pro and PL200 is 55 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm IS Pro and PL200.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm IS Pro using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung PL200 will give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm IS Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.