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Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
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 XP70 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Samsung PL200, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 3 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades vs the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm XP70 PL200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Fujifilm XP70

 PL200 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm XP70 PL200 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the PL200.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and PL200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP70 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
Street photography with Samsung PL200
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography information
Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
65
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography features
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging features
Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
34
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Samsung PL200
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Samsung PL200
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 170g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" 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 210 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $0