Fujifilm S2000HD vs Samsung PL170

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was manufactured 24 months earlier than the PL170 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades versus the PL170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD & Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs the PL170.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and PL170 is 75 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and PL170.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung PL170 to show greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.