Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung TL500

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 4 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 provides outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the TL500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and TL500 is 80 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and TL500.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X30 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 will have a benefit in sensor tech.