Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL120

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the PL120 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm J30 grades against the PL120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the PL120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and PL120.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL120 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be behind in sensor innovation.