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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung PL170

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Announced March 2005
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Samsung PL170, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and PL170 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was revealed 6 years earlier than the PL170 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades vs the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Samsung PL170

 Fujifilm S3 Pro PL170 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 PL170 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2005Newer by 70 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung PL170

 Fujifilm S3 Pro PL170 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro enjoys outside dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the PL170.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and PL170 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and PL170.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung PL170 will provide more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Portrait photography with Samsung PL170
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography advice
Samsung PL170 Street photography advice
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than others (930 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography advice
Samsung PL170 Sports photography advice
47
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography advice
Samsung PL170 Travel photography advice
50
lighter than others (930 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Landscape photography with Samsung PL170
48
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
39
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung PL170
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSamsung PL170
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Samsung PL170
Type Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2005-03-16 2011-01-05
Body design Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2" 3"
Screen resolution 235k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) -
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 346 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $175