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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung TL220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was released 6 months after the TL220 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1600 matches up against the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung TL220

 S1600 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the FujiFilm S1600

 TL220 S1600 
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Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung TL220

 S1600 TL220 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S1600 compared to the TL220.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and TL220 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and TL220.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Samsung TL220
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
61
includes touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
36
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
30
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung TL220
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung TL220
Also called as FinePix S1770 ST500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-08-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 ID 4 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $90