Fujifilm XP60 vs Samsung TL500

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP60 and Samsung TL500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP60 was revealed 2 years after the TL500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP60 grades versus the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP60 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has sizing 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 and the TL500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP60 and TL500.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP60 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm XP60 will render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP60 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.