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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S1500 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 17 months before the PL200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades versus the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm S1500 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Fujifilm S1500

 PL200 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm S1500 PL200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the PL200.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and PL200 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and PL200.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL200 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography information
Samsung PL200 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
great zoom (396mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
22
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung PL200
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung PL200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 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 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 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 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $0