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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 X20 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X20 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and PL200 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 2 years after the PL200 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm X20 PL200 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2010Newer by 34 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Fujifilm X20

 PL200 Fujifilm X20 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Samsung PL200

 Fujifilm X20 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X20 versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the PL200.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and PL200 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and PL200.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung PL200 will show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
46
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than others (353g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Sports photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (270 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery (270 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (353 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
31
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (353g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Samsung PL200
 Fujifilm X20Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X20 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
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 Overall 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 270 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $0