Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung TL500

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 2 years later than the TL500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR has exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the TL500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and TL500.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm F800EXR will provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F800EXR will have an advantage in sensor tech.