Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL225
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
- Additionally Known as ST550

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 5 months before the TL225 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Samsung TL225. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung TL225
Fujifilm S1500 | TL225 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Fujifilm S1500
TL225 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung TL225
Fujifilm S1500 | TL225 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the TL225.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and TL225 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and TL225.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung TL225 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Samsung TL225 |
Otherwise known as | - | ST550 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 345 grams (0.76 lbs) | 187 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 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 | 4 x AA | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $200 | $488 |