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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S8200 versus Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was launched 2 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up against the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Samsung PL120

 Fujifilm S8200 PL120 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Fujifilm S8200

 PL120 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung PL120

 Fujifilm S8200 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8200 versus Samsung PL120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs the PL120.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and PL120 is 61 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and PL120.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8200 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography info
Samsung PL120 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography details
Samsung PL120 Sports photography details
50
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography info
Samsung PL120 Travel photography info
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (670g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
great maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging info
Samsung PL120 Vlogging info
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (670g)
31
great maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung PL120
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Samsung PL120
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Samsung PL120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single -
Launch pricing $450 $150