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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 2 years after the TL500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm X20 TL500 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2010More modern by 35 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm X20

 TL500 Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm X20 TL500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the TL500.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and TL500 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and TL500.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X20 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography factors
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Samsung TL500
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
66
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL500 Travel photography factors
60
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (386g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
64
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Samsung TL500
 Fujifilm X20Samsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X20 Samsung TL500
Alternative name - EX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 386 grams (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $527