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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched June 2009
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was introduced 19 months earlier than the PL210 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm Z300 PL210 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Fujifilm Z300

 PL210 Fujifilm Z300 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2009Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm Z300 PL210 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 versus the PL210.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and PL210 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and PL210.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL210 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography details
Samsung PL210 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL210 Travel photography advice
54
has touch to focus
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
31
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
great max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging details
Samsung PL210 Vlogging details
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (155g)
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung PL210
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Samsung PL210
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-06-12 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.9-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
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