FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Samsung TL205. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung TL205
AV250 | TL205 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the FujiFilm AV250
TL205 | AV250 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung TL205
AV250 | TL205 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check the FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |