Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung PL170

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Samsung PL170, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was released 9 years prior to the PL170 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores versus the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro & Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro features outside measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus the PL170.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and PL170 is 56 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and PL170.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S2 Pro featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung PL170 will give more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.