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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(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
Samsung PL170
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung PL170

 Fujifilm SL240 PL170 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Fujifilm SL240

 PL170 Fujifilm SL240 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung PL170

 Fujifilm SL240 PL170 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and PL170 is 67 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Portrait photography camera
38
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (510 grams)
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography info
Samsung PL170 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (510 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
39
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging details
Samsung PL170 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition (510 grams)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung PL170
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Samsung PL170
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