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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(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
Samsung TL225
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm SL300 TL225 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Fujifilm SL300

 TL225 Fujifilm SL300 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm SL300 TL225 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography advice
38
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography details
Samsung TL225 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (510g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (510g)
29
fairly wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (187g)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung TL225
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Samsung TL225
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