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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung TL205

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung TL205, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 3 years later than the TL205 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades against the TL205 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm S8400W TL205 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2010More recent by 40 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 TL205 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm S8400W TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the TL205.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and TL205 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and TL205.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8400W to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography info
Samsung TL205 Travel photography info
52
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (177g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography info
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (177g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung TL205
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSamsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-03-22 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
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 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 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $180