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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung TL225

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and TL225 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was revealed 3 years later than the TL225 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up against the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm F900EXR TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 TL225 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kCrisper screen (+232k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm F900EXR TL225 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

Check the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the TL225.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and TL225 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and TL225.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
43
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2")
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography features
Samsung TL225 Street photography features
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (232 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
55
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
terrible battery life (260 shots)
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (232 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography factors
47
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
really wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
29
really wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (187g)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Samsung TL225
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSamsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Samsung TL225
Also referred to as - ST550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-30 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II -
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.40 m
Flash settings 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 187g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 260 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $488