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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 2 years after the TL220 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung TL220

 Fujifilm JX550 TL220 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Fujifilm JX550

 TL220 Fujifilm JX550 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung TL220

 Fujifilm JX550 TL220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung TL220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the TL220.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and TL220.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
56
lighter than others in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (113g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
has focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
36
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
quite wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung TL220
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung TL220
Alternate name - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $90