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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung TL205, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released 2 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores versus the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm S4200 TL205 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Fujifilm S4200

 TL205 Fujifilm S4200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm S4200 TL205 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the TL205.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and TL205 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and TL205.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4200 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4200 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography advice
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (543 grams)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL205 Travel photography highlights
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (543 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (177 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL205 Vlogging advice
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (543g)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung TL205
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Samsung TL205
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Samsung TL205
Alternative name - PL100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $180