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Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung PL210 Comparison

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Fujifilm S9900w

16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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14 MP | 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) CCD Sensor

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung PL210 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm S9900w, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP sensor whereas Samsung PL210, which was introduced in January 2011 is a Ultracompact camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, PL210 is 4 years older than S9900w. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung PL210 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Samsung PL210 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-01-05
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO -
  • Mount
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • g. 100 x 59 x 20 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung PL210 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9900w over Samsung PL210
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Internal Storage
38MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 14 MP 14% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 0 0% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs mm 1200 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50x vs more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Samsung PL210 over Fujifilm S9900w
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1700s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
g vs 670 g 670 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 24mm 24 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 2.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung PL210
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs mm Very good wide angle coverage
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung PL210
Fixed Screen
Fixed vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung PL210: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung PL210 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9900w has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Samsung PL210 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 20 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.79″) and weighs (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Samsung PL210. Samsung PL210 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 28mm shorter and 96mm thinner than Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung PL210 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung PL210 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung PL210.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung PL210 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung PL210 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung PL210.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung PL210 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung PL210 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung PL210 is 670g lighter than the Fujifilm S9900w but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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S9900w
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9900w nor Samsung PL210 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung PL210's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung PL210: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w has a 16.0MP (1/2. ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Samsung PL210 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.16 x 4.62 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the S9900w and PL210 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung PL210 Cameras


As seen above, Samsung PL210 has a infx Larger sensor area than Fujifilm S9900w. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung PL210 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50x zoom lens whereas Samsung PL210 features a zoom lens.

Samsung PL210 has 24mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm S9900w. At f, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9900w has 1200mm longer reach than the Samsung PL210. However, with a max aperture of f, Samsung PL210 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w
PL210
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S9900w
PL210
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S9900w
PL210
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S9900w
PL210
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung PL210: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung PL210, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung PL210 scores compare:

Fujifilm S9900w
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #53 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #601 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Samsung PL210
This camera is not rated yet!

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Samsung PL210 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9900w Samsung PL210
Brand Fujifilm Samsung
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-01-05
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 1/2. 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Area 0.00mm2 28.46mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 0 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 0 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50x) no lens
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 no lens
Macro Focus Range 7cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 97% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats H.264 n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g n/a
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 100 x 59 x 20mm
Battery Life 300 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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