Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced April 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and PL170 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm Z900EXR was introduced 3 months later than the PL170 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades against the PL170 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR and Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Samsung PL170
Fujifilm Z900EXR | PL170 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR
PL170 | Fujifilm Z900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung PL170
Fujifilm Z900EXR | PL170 | |||
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Released | April 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs the PL170.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and PL170.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.

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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR | Samsung PL170 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR | Samsung PL170 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-04-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | - |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $380 | $175 |