Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung PL200

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 2 years after the PL200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores versus the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 versus Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the PL200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and PL200 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and PL200.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.