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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm XQ2
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is PL100
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and TL205 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was brought out 3 years after the TL205 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up versus the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm XQ1 TL205 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 TL205 Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung TL205

 Fujifilm XQ1 TL205 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the TL205.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and TL205 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and TL205.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
43
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (240 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery life (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (177 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (240 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging info
Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung TL205
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung TL205
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as - PL100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $180