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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was announced 13 months later than the TL205 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2950 grades vs the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung TL205

 S2950 TL205 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the FujiFilm S2950

 TL205 S2950 

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL205

 S2950 TL205 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 compared to the TL205.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and TL205 is 76 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and TL205.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm S2950 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S2950 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography advice
Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
46
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (177g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL205 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL205
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung TL205
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung TL205
Alternate name FinePix S2990 PL100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
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 range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 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 white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
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 life 300 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $180