Fujifilm XP70 vs Samsung TL500

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP70 and Samsung TL500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 3 years later than the TL500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP70 and Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the TL500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and TL500.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP70 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm XP70 will render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.