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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung PL200, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 14 months after the PL200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm XP30 PL200 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Fujifilm XP30

 PL200 Fujifilm XP30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm XP30 PL200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the PL200.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and PL200.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography info
Samsung PL200 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
65
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung PL200
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung PL200
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung PL200
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 life 200 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $240 $0