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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed within a month of the TL225 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm A170 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Fujifilm A170

 TL225 Fujifilm A170 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm A170 TL225 
RevealedJuly 2009August 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the TL225.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and TL225 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and TL225.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung TL225 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL225 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL225 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (187g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL225 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Samsung TL225
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Samsung TL225
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-08-13
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 140g (0.31 lb) 187g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $80 $488