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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL225

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Launched March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as ST550
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Samsung TL225, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was introduced 5 years prior to the TL225 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up against the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm S3 Pro TL225 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 TL225 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedAugust 2009March 2005More modern by 53 months
Screen size3.5"2"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution1152k235kCrisper screen (+917k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm S3 Pro TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro provides outside measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the TL225.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and TL225 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and TL225.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S3 Pro having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL225 will result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (930g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography details
Samsung TL225 Sports photography details
46
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
50
lighter than average in class (930g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
59
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
29
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung TL225
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSamsung TL225
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Class Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2005-03-16 2009-08-13
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 235k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 grams (2.05 lbs) 187 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 346 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 recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $488