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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 11 months after the TL225 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the JZ500 matches up against the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung TL225

 JZ500 TL225 
IntroducedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 TL225 JZ500 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung TL225

 JZ500 TL225 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 versus the TL225.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and TL225 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and TL225.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer JZ500 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Samsung TL225 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Samsung TL225 Travel photography details
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
59
supports touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (187g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
really wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
29
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (187g)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung TL225
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung TL225
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung TL225
Also called FinePix JZ505 ST550
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 model NP-45A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $488