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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is EX1
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Samsung TL500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was revealed 4 years later than the TL500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm X-A2 TL500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2010More recent by 55 months
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 TL500 Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm X-A2 TL500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 features outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the TL500.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and TL500 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and TL500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A2 will result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A2 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography factors
Samsung TL500 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL500 Sports photography factors
58
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (410 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.6 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
78
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
70
screen is selfie friendly
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
64
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Samsung TL500
 Fujifilm X-A2Samsung TL500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Samsung TL500
Alternative name - EX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2010-07-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 4.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.6 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 386 grams (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $370 $527