Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Samsung TL205
Fujifilm S3 Pro | TL205 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+5k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
TL205 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | March 2005 | More modern by 58 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung TL205
Fujifilm S3 Pro | TL205 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |