FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
- Other Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternate Name is ST550

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL225, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S2950 was brought out 17 months later than the TL225 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2950 scores against the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Samsung TL225. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung TL225
S2950 | TL225 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the FujiFilm S2950
TL225 | S2950 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL225
S2950 | TL225 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S2950 vs the TL225.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and TL225 is 76 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and TL225.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm S2950 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S2950 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Samsung TL225 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S2990 | ST550 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
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 | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 437 grams (0.96 lb) | 187 grams (0.41 lb) |
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 life | 300 images | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $330 | $488 |