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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 13 months later than the TL205 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the AV250 scores versus the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung TL205

 AV250 TL205 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the FujiFilm AV250

 TL205 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung TL205

 AV250 TL205 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 vs the TL205.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and TL205 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and TL205.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm AV250 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger AV250 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
29
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Samsung TL205
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (177g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (177g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (177 grams)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung TL205
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Samsung TL205
Also called as FinePix AV255 PL100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 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 180 shots -
Battery form AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $160 $180