Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung PL170

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm J30 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the PL170 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm J30 versus Samsung PL170 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the PL170.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and PL170.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung PL170 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.