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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Released July 2010
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 versus Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 2 years after the PL200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm T500 PL200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Fujifilm T500

 PL200 Fujifilm T500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm T500 PL200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the PL200.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and PL200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm T500 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T500 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Samsung PL200
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Samsung PL200
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $0