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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 18 months after the PL200 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm JX550 PL200 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Fujifilm JX550

 PL200 Fujifilm JX550 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm JX550 PL200 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 features outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the PL200.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and PL200.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Samsung PL200 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
34
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Samsung PL200 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung PL200
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $0