Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung TL100

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung TL100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 4 years after the TL100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung TL100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the TL100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and TL100.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.