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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Released March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung TL205, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and TL205 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and TL205 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was manufactured 5 years before the TL205 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades versus the TL205 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm S3 Pro TL205 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 TL205 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2010March 2005More modern by 58 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm S3 Pro TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has got exterior dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the TL205.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and TL205 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and TL205.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S3 Pro featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL205 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography info
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (930g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography features
Samsung TL205 Sports photography features
46
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
25
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
50
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography info
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
23
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging factors
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung TL205
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSamsung TL205
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Samsung TL205
Also called - PL100
Class Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2005-03-16 2010-01-06
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 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 2.7"
Display resolution 235 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930 grams (2.05 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 346 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $180