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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung PL200

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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 Z33WP vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung PL200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was unveiled 12 months prior to the PL200 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up versus the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm Z33WP PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 PL200 Fujifilm Z33WP 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm Z33WP PL200 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z33WP enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the PL200.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and PL200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung PL200 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography details
Samsung PL200 Street photography details
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition (110 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
23
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition (110g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
58
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
26
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Samsung PL200
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPSamsung PL200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Samsung PL200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 35-105mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $197 $0