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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was revealed 5 months prior to the TL205 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the TL205 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm J30 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Fujifilm J30

 TL205 Fujifilm J30 

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm J30 TL205 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has dimensions 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 J30 and Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the TL205.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and TL205 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and TL205.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL205 Sports photography factors
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography info
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging info
Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Samsung TL205
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Samsung TL205
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $180