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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
60
Imaging
39
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(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
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1 was released 3 years after the PL210 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm S1 PL210 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Fujifilm S1

 PL210 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm S1 PL210 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the PL210.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and PL210 is 60 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and PL210.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
55
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
62
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (680g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
36
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging information
Samsung PL210 Vlogging information
56
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung PL210
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung PL210
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung PL210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life 350 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $200