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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 12 months prior to the PL200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm Z37 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Fujifilm Z37

 PL200 Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm Z37 PL200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the PL200.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and PL200.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung PL200
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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-45A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $0