Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL170
92 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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99 Imaging
39 Features
20 Overall
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched November 2013
- Updated by Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and PL170 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm XQ1 was unveiled 2 years after the PL170 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up versus the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung PL170. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung PL170
| Fujifilm XQ1 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Fujifilm XQ1
| PL170 | Fujifilm XQ1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung PL170
| Fujifilm XQ1 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the PL170.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and PL170 is 92 and 99 respectively.
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and PL170.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung PL170 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Fujifilm XQ1 | Samsung PL170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | Fujifilm XQ1 | Samsung PL170 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2013-11-26 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow syncho | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-48 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $500 | $175 |