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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was manufactured 13 months after the PL170 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up versus the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung PL170

 Fujifilm SL300 PL170 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Fujifilm SL300

 PL170 Fujifilm SL300 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung PL170

 Fujifilm SL300 PL170 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 versus Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the PL170.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and PL170 is 67 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and PL170.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung PL170 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography information
38
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography advice
Samsung PL170 Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
Travel photography with Samsung PL170
54
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (510g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
38
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL170 Vlogging advice
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung PL170
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Samsung PL170
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Samsung PL170
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design 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 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510g (1.12 lbs) -
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $175