Fujifilm X10 vs Samsung TL500

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X10 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 2 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 has external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X10 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the TL500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and TL500 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and TL500.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X10 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.