Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe Fujifilm SL240 was launched 13 months after the PL170 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung PL170
Fujifilm SL240 | PL170 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Fujifilm SL240
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Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung PL170
Fujifilm SL240 | PL170 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 features external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has dimensions 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).
Examine the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung PL170 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the PL170.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and PL170 is 67 and 99 respectively.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and PL170.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL170 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL240 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Samsung PL170 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Samsung PL170 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 510 grams (1.12 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $280 | $175 |