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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced June 2009
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was revealed 19 months before the PL120 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the PL120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Samsung PL120

 Fujifilm Z300 PL120 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Fujifilm Z300

 PL120 Fujifilm Z300 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2009Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung PL120

 Fujifilm Z300 PL120 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z300 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs the PL120.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and PL120.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL120 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography advice
Samsung PL120 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
54
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography advice
31
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
33
good max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging details
Samsung PL120 Vlogging details
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
31
good max aperture (f)
comes with mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung PL120
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Samsung PL120
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Samsung PL120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-06-12 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.9-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 155 gr (0.34 lbs) -
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 -
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