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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TL100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 5 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Samsung TL100

 Fujifilm X30 TL100 
ReleasedAugust 2014January 2009More recent by 69 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Fujifilm X30

 TL100 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung TL100

 Fujifilm X30 TL100 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the TL100.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and TL100 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and TL100.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more modern Fujifilm X30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
26
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (423g)
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography info
Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
33
image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
62
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (219 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging information
Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
26
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (219 grams)
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung TL100
 Fujifilm X30Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X30 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423g (0.93 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $22