• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 270.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung ST200F advantages over Fujifilm XP170

  • Less expensive
    $199 vs $280 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.1 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    270 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    142g vs 205g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Fujifilm XP170 advantages over Samsung ST200F

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm XP100

Samsung ST200F
Fujifilm XP100
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 1080p video
Fujifilm XP170
Fujifilm XP100
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Nikon S6300

Samsung ST200F
Nikon S6300
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
Fujifilm XP170
Nikon S6300
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Olympus TG-820

Samsung ST200F
Olympus TG-820
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
Fujifilm XP170
Olympus TG-820
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $179
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compared to Sony W690

Samsung ST200F
Sony W690
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
Fujifilm XP170
Sony W690
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Samsung WB30F

Samsung ST200F
Samsung WB30F
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
Fujifilm XP170
Samsung WB30F
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
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