Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung TL500

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 14 months after the TL500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the TL500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and TL500.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP30 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm XP30 will render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.