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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as Finepix Z91
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was manufactured 17 months after the TL225 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Finepix Z90 matches up vs the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Samsung TL225

 Finepix Z90 TL225 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 TL225 Finepix Z90 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung TL225

 Finepix Z90 TL225 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Finepix Z90 against the TL225.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Finepix Z90 and TL225.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Finepix Z90 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
68
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
59
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging details
Samsung TL225 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
29
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Samsung TL225
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Samsung TL225
Also referred to as Finepix Z91 ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-13
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 187g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $220 $488