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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL205

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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 F550 EXR vs Samsung TL205 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TL205 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 19 months after the TL205 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm F550 EXR TL205 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 TL205 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm F550 EXR TL205 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the TL205.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TL205 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TL205.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F550 EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Portrait photography camera
39
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (215g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (177g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography factors
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung TL205
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Samsung TL205
Other name - PL100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $450 $180