Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung PL200
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung PL200
| Fujifilm S1500 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and PL200 is 82 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Samsung 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 |