FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung TL225

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was introduced 6 months after the TL225 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1800 scores versus the TL225 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S1800 versus the TL225.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and TL225 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and TL225.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.