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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(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
Samsung PL200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm S8400W PL200 
LaunchedMarch 2013July 2010More modern by 33 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 PL200 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm S8400W PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography factors
Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (670g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
52
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
58
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging features
Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than average (670 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung PL200
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSamsung PL200
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