Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung TL225

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung TL225, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 4 years later than the TL225 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Samsung TL225. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the TL225.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and TL225 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and TL225.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S1 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.