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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL120

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed April 2011
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Z900EXR vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and PL120 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was introduced 3 months after the PL120 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR scores against the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Samsung PL120

 Fujifilm Z900EXR PL120 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 PL120 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung PL120

 Fujifilm Z900EXR PL120 
LaunchedApril 2011January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR offers external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR against the PL120.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and PL120.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography features
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (151g)
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
65
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
50
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
33
great max aperture (f)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
34
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (151g)
31
great max aperture (f)
comes with mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung PL120
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRSamsung PL120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Samsung PL120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-04-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic 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 151g (0.33 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 life 220 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single -
Retail price $380 $150