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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(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
Samsung TL225
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung TL225

 S2950 TL225 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the FujiFilm S2950

 TL225 S2950 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL225

 S2950 TL225 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (187g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
Samsung TL225 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
29
really wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (187g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL225
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung TL225
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