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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL225

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TL225 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 24 months after the TL225 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the TL225 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm F550 EXR TL225 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 TL225 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm F550 EXR TL225 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the TL225.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TL225 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TL225.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F550 EXR should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography advice
39
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (215g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2")
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (187g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (187 grams)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung TL225
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Samsung TL225
Other name - ST550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $450 $488