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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm XQ2
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and PL210 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was announced 2 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores versus the PL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm XQ1 PL210 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 PL210 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm XQ1 PL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers external 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 PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus the PL210.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and PL210 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and PL210.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL210 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography factors
43
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography details
Samsung PL210 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography info
Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (240 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
26
good MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography info
Samsung PL210 Travel photography info
64
good battery life (240 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography features
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography features
56
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (240 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging features
Samsung PL210 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
27
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung PL210
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung PL210
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung PL210
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface 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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) -
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $200