Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL170
60 Imaging
39 Features
67 Overall
50
99 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
30
Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung PL170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 3 years later than the PL170 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung PL170
| Fujifilm S1 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Fujifilm S1
| PL170 | Fujifilm S1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung PL170
| Fujifilm S1 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 comes with outer dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the PL170.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and PL170 is 60 and 99 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and PL170.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Samsung PL170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Samsung PL170 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-85 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $400 | $175 |