Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung PL170

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was unveiled 2 years after the PL170 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Samsung PL170. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the PL170.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and PL170 is 61 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and PL170.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S8500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.