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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Also referred to as PL100
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was announced 3 years after the TL205 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the TL205 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm S8200 TL205 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Fujifilm S8200

 TL205 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm S8200 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the TL205.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and TL205 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and TL205.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S8200 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8200
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography info
Samsung TL205 Street photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670g)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography features
Samsung TL205 Sports photography features
49
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (177g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670g)
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung TL205
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Samsung TL205
Alternate name - PL100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $450 $180