Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung PL170

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Samsung PL170, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 13 months after the PL170 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP50 versus Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the PL170.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and PL170 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and PL170.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung PL170 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP50 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.