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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(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
Samsung TL225
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung TL225

 S2500HD TL225 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 TL225 S2500HD 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung TL225

 S2500HD TL225 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Samsung TL225 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
Samsung TL225 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
29
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung TL225
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung TL225
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