Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung TL500
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
- Announced January 2016
- Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternative Name is EX1

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP90 and Samsung TL500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm XP90 was unveiled 5 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades vs the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP90 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Samsung TL500
Fujifilm XP90 | TL500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 68 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+306k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm XP90
TL500 | Fujifilm XP90 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Samsung TL500
Fujifilm XP90 | TL500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 has got external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm XP90 and Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 vs the TL500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and TL500.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm XP90 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP90 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Fujifilm XP90 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm XP90 | Samsung TL500 |
Otherwise known as | - | EX1 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-01-15 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 203 gr (0.45 lbs) | 386 gr (0.85 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45S | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $180 | $527 |