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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL205

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S2800HD versus Samsung TL205, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was launched around the same time to the TL205 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S2800HD matches up versus the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung TL205

 S2800HD TL205 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 TL205 S2800HD 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung TL205

 S2800HD TL205 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S2800HD vs the TL205.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and TL205 is 75 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and TL205.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S2800HD to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography info
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography features
Samsung TL205 Sports photography features
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography info
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography advice
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung TL205
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung TL205
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD PL100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $260 $180