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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z71
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm Z70 versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was launched 6 months later than the TL225 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z70 scores against the TL225 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Samsung TL225

 Z70 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the FujiFilm Z70

 TL225 Z70 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung TL225

 Z70 TL225 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z70 provides external dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm Z70 versus Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z70 vs the TL225.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z70 and TL225.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z70
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Samsung TL225
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography features
Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
25
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z70
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
59
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
29
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (187g)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Samsung TL225
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as FinePix Z71 ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 187 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model NP-45A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $488