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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X20
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X10 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and PL200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 2 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up versus the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm X10 PL200 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2010More recent by 25 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Fujifilm X10

 PL200 Fujifilm X10 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm X10 PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 has got external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the PL200.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and PL200 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and PL200.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL200 will produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography advice
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (350g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (270 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (350g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (270 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (350g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Samsung PL200
 Fujifilm X10Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X10 Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-11 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 170g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $0