Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 & Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Samsung PL210
Fujifilm Z300 | PL210 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Fujifilm Z300
PL210 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung PL210
Fujifilm Z300 | PL210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung PL210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Samsung PL210 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $0 | $200 |