Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung TL100

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung TL100. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung TL100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.