Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung TL500

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 2 years after the TL500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the TL500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and TL500 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and TL500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm SL1000 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL1000 provides an edge in sensor innovation.