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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung TL225

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2002
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Samsung TL225
(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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Samsung TL225, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was manufactured 8 years prior to the TL225 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades against the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm S2 Pro TL225 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 TL225 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedAugust 2009August 2002More recent by 85 months
Display size3.5"1.8"Larger display (+1.7")
Display resolution1152k117kClearer display (+1035k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm S2 Pro TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro features external dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and the TL225.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and TL225 is 56 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and TL225.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL225 will offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (850 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography features
Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
42
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than average in class (850g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
59
has focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
29
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung TL225
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSamsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2002-08-02 2009-08-13
Body design Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 117k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 850 grams (1.87 lbs) 187 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 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 - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $2,000 $488