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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung PL210, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was released 7 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades vs the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm X-A5 PL210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018January 2011More recent by 87 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 PL210 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm X-A5 PL210 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung PL210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the PL210.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and PL210 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and PL210.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography details
Samsung PL210 Sports photography details
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery (450 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
88
good battery (450 shots)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging information
Samsung PL210 Vlogging information
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung PL210
 Fujifilm X-A5Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Samsung PL210
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2018-01-31 2011-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 -
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 -
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 91 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361g (0.80 pounds) -
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 life 450 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots Single Single
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