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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was launched 18 months later than the PL200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm SL240 matches up against the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm SL240 PL200 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Fujifilm SL240

 PL200 Fujifilm SL240 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm SL240 PL200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the PL200.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and PL200 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and PL200.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm SL240 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
38
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography factors
Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (510g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (510 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL200 Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (510 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung PL200
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Samsung PL200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $0