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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung TL205

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Samsung TL205, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and TL205 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was brought out 4 years after the TL205 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades versus the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm S9400W TL205 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 TL205 Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm S9400W TL205 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the TL205.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and TL205 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and TL205.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9400W will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography features
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography features
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
54
great battery pack (500 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (177 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography info
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography info
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging features
Samsung TL205 Vlogging features
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (177 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung TL205
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSamsung TL205
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
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 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 500 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 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, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $330 $180