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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL205

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL205, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was brought out 7 months later than the TL205 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S2500HD grades vs the TL205 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung TL205

 S2500HD TL205 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 TL205 S2500HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung TL205

 S2500HD TL205 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD provides external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD and the TL205.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and TL205 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and TL205.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files however you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent S2500HD is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (177 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
36
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (177g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung TL205
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung TL205
Also called as FinePix S2600HD PL100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $180