Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Samsung PL200
Fujifilm T500 | PL200 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Fujifilm T500
PL200 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung PL200
Fujifilm T500 | PL200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Fujifilm T500 versus Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |