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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JZ200 and Samsung PL120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was announced 13 months after the PL120 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades against the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Samsung PL120

 Fujifilm JZ200 PL120 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 PL120 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Samsung PL120

 Fujifilm JZ200 PL120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ200 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ200 and Samsung PL120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the PL120.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and PL120.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JZ200 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ200 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Sports photography with Samsung PL120
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography info
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL120 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Samsung PL120
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Samsung PL120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Samsung PL120
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) -
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One -
Launch price $0 $150