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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung TL500

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2000
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is EX1
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung TL500 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung TL500, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was launched 11 years prior to the TL500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores versus the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm S1 Pro TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 TL500 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2000Newer by 120 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution614k200kCrisper display (+414k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm S1 Pro TL500 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 Pro has physical measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus the TL500.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and TL500 is 56 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and TL500.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL500 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography factors
Samsung TL500 Street photography factors
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (820 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
66
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
36
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
29
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
46
lighter than competition in class (820 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (386g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL500 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
64
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (386g)
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Samsung TL500
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProSamsung TL500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Samsung TL500
Also called - EX1
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2000-08-08 2010-07-09
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3040 x 2016 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 320 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 200 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 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 820 grams (1.81 lb) 386 grams (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $2,000 $527