Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung TL500

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.