FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 Known as FinePix S2600HD
(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
- Released August 2009
- Alternative Name is ST550

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2500HD was announced 11 months later than the TL225 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S2500HD matches up vs the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung TL225
S2500HD | TL225 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the FujiFilm S2500HD
TL225 | S2500HD | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung TL225
S2500HD | TL225 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD versus the TL225.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and TL225 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and TL225.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher S2500HD will have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Samsung TL225 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S2600HD | ST550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 pounds) | 187 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Physical 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $200 | $488 |