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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP130
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
  • Other Name is ST550
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung TL225, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was unveiled 7 years later than the TL225 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up versus the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm XP120 TL225 
IntroducedJanuary 2017August 2009Fresher by 91 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Fujifilm XP120

 TL225 Fujifilm XP120 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kCrisper screen (+232k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm XP120 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP120 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the TL225.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and TL225 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and TL225.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP120 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP120 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography information
Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
67
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
bad battery life (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
59
offers touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP120
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
50
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (210 per charge)
37
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
29
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Samsung TL225
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Samsung TL225
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Samsung TL225
Also referred to as - ST550
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2017-01-05 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 203 grams (0.45 lb) 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $488