Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced March 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched July 2010

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 2 years after the PL200 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Samsung PL200
Fujifilm S8400W | PL200 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 33 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Fujifilm S8400W
PL200 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung PL200
Fujifilm S8400W | PL200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S8400W versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the PL200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and PL200 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and PL200.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Samsung PL200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-03-22 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) | 170 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | BP70A |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $0 |