Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung PL170

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung PL170, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was announced 3 years later than the PL170 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the PL170 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with outer measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the PL170.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and PL170 is 76 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and PL170.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S8600 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.