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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and PL170 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was revealed 4 years later than the PL170 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores vs the PL170 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Samsung PL170

 Fujifilm XQ2 PL170 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 PL170 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung PL170

 Fujifilm XQ2 PL170 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung PL170 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the PL170.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and PL170 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and PL170.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung PL170 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Portrait photography with Samsung PL170
43
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography features
Samsung PL170 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (206g)
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Sports photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
27
decent MP (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Travel photography highlights
64
good battery pack (240 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (206 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography features
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography features
56
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
39
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (206g)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung PL170
 Fujifilm XQ2Samsung PL170
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Samsung PL170
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 format H.264 -
Microphone 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 206g (0.45 pounds) -
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 Overall 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $175