Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Samsung TL205
Fujifilm S8200 | TL205 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Fujifilm S8200
TL205 | Fujifilm S8200 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung TL205
Fujifilm S8200 | TL205 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Samsung TL205 | |
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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 |