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Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP50 and Samsung PL200, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 18 months later than the PL200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm XP50 PL200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Fujifilm XP50

 PL200 Fujifilm XP50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm XP50 PL200 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the PL200.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and PL200.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography advice
Samsung PL200 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography info
Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Samsung PL200
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Samsung PL200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Samsung PL200
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 life 220 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $0