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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(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
Samsung PL170
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Samsung PL170

 Fujifilm Z900EXR PL170 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 PL170 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung PL170

 Fujifilm Z900EXR PL170 
ReleasedApril 2011January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography advice
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography details
Samsung PL170 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
27
decent MP (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography advice
Samsung PL170 Travel photography advice
65
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography information
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL170 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Samsung PL170
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRSamsung PL170
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