Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL225
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2009
- Alternate Name is ST550

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL300 was released 2 years after the TL225 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades vs the TL225 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Samsung TL225. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung TL225
Fujifilm SL300 | TL225 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Fujifilm SL300
TL225 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung TL225
Fujifilm SL300 | TL225 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the TL225.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and TL225 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and TL225.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm SL300 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL300 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Samsung TL225 |
Other name | - | ST550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 lb) | 187g (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 300 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-85 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $280 | $488 |