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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP130
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Samsung PL120, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was announced 6 years after the PL120 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up versus the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Samsung PL120

 Fujifilm XP120 PL120 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2011Newer by 74 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Fujifilm XP120

 PL120 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung PL120

 Fujifilm XP120 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Samsung PL120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the PL120.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and PL120 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and PL120.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP120 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP120 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
42
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography features
Samsung PL120 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP120
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
67
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
33
good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging features
Samsung PL120 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
31
good maximum aperture (f)
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung PL120
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Samsung PL120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Samsung PL120
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2017-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 203 gr (0.45 lbs) -
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots 1 -
Cost at launch $229 $150