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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL100

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung TL100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was brought out 19 months after the TL100 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2500HD scores against the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung TL100

 S2500HD TL100 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 TL100 S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung TL100

 S2500HD TL100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2500HD against the TL100.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and TL100 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and TL100.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher S2500HD will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography info
Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography information
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Samsung TL100 Vlogging info
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung TL100
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung TL100
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD ST50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $22