Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung TL500

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung TL500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP80 was manufactured 4 years after the TL500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up against the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP80 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus the TL500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and TL500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP80 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm XP80 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP80 should have a benefit in sensor tech.