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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL100
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 2 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm JX550 TL205 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Fujifilm JX550

 TL205 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm JX550 TL205 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the TL205.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and TL205.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Samsung TL205
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Sports photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (177 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung TL205
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung TL205
Also Known as - PL100
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $180