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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S4050
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched 17 months after the TL225 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the S4000 matches up vs the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Samsung TL225

 S4000 TL225 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the FujiFilm S4000

 TL225 S4000 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung TL225

 S4000 TL225 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 has outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S4000 against the TL225.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and TL225 is 67 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and TL225.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S4000 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S4000 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Samsung TL225
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (540g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography information
Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL225 Travel photography advice
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
offers touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (187 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
pretty wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (540g)
29
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung TL225
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Samsung TL225
Also called as FinePix S4050 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 187 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $279 $488