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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as PL100
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Samsung TL205, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was released 13 months after the TL205 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S3200 scores versus the TL205 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung TL205

 S3200 TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the FujiFilm S3200

 TL205 S3200 

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung TL205

 S3200 TL205 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has proportions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S3200 vs the TL205.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and TL205 is 67 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and TL205.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm S3200 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S3200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
35
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography factors
Samsung TL205 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (540 grams)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL205 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (540g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S3200
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (540 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung TL205
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung TL205
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as FinePix S3250 PL100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 540g (1.19 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $190 $180