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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Samsung TL220, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and TL220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was brought out 4 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades versus the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung TL220

 Fujifilm XQ1 TL220 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2009More recent by 53 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 TL220 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung TL220

 Fujifilm XQ1 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the TL220.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and TL220.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The younger Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography info
Samsung TL220 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than others (206 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
64
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (206g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
62
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
56
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than others (206g)
31
pretty wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung TL220
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung TL220
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-26 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $90