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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung TL500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was unveiled 19 months after the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores vs the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TL500 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 TL500 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TL500 

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 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).

See the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung TL500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the TL500.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TL500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z1000EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography info
Samsung TL500 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
66
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (386 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
64
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (386g)
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Samsung TL500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSamsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Samsung TL500
Otherwise known as - EX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 pounds) 386g (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $527