Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung PL170

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 24 months before the PL170 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the PL170.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and PL170 is 75 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and PL170.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL170 to produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.