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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung TL205

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and TL205 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed 3 years after the TL205 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades vs the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR TL205 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 TL205 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR TL205 
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features outer dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the TL205.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and TL205 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and TL205.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Street photography highlights
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition (808g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
25
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
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good battery power (500 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (808g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (177g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography info
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (500 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (808g)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (177g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung TL205
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSamsung TL205
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor 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 surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 500 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $180