Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung TL225

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was announced 3 years after the TL225 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades vs the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the TL225.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and TL225 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and TL225.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S8500 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.