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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung TL225

Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2007
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S3 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
  • Alternate Name is ST550
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Samsung TL225, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was released 3 years before the TL225 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro scores versus the TL225 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm S5 Pro TL225 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 TL225 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
AnnouncedAugust 2009July 2007More modern by 25 months
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm S5 Pro TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro offers external measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro compared to the TL225.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and TL225 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and TL225.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S5 Pro featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung TL225 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S5 Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (920 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography information
Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
46
lighter than average in class (920 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
59
features focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (187g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography features
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging factors
Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
9
no video
29
quite wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (187g)
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Samsung TL225
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProSamsung TL225
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2007-07-05 2009-08-13
Physical type 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 920 grams (2.03 lb) 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 448 not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $548 $488