Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung PL200

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 18 months earlier than the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the PL200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and PL200 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and PL200.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL200 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor tech.