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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and PL120 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was unveiled 2 years later than the PL120 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up against the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung PL120

 Fujifilm XQ1 PL120 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 PL120 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung PL120

 Fujifilm XQ1 PL120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the PL120.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and PL120 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and PL120.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung PL120 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
43
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Street photography with Samsung PL120
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Sports photography with Samsung PL120
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (240 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography information
Samsung PL120 Travel photography information
64
good battery pack (240 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography features
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography features
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
great max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging features
Samsung PL120 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
31
great max aperture (f)
includes mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung PL120
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung PL120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung PL120
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 240 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 -
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