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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was released very close to the TL225 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm J30 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Fujifilm J30

 TL225 Fujifilm J30 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm J30 TL225 
ReleasedJuly 2009August 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the TL225.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and TL225.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Samsung TL225
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography information
Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography information
Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (187g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
29
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (187g)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Samsung TL225
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Samsung TL225
Alternate name - ST550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
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 AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes 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 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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 187 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $488