Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120
92 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung PL120
| Fujifilm XQ1 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 36 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
Look at the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Fujifilm XQ1 | Samsung 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 | - |
| Launch pricing | $500 | $150 |