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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and TL225 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was announced 4 years after the TL225 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up against the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm XQ1 TL225 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2009Newer by 53 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 TL225 Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kSharper screen (+232k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm XQ1 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the TL225.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and TL225 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and TL225.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The younger Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
43
manual focus
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography details
Samsung TL225 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average in class (206g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
49
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
64
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (206g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
has touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (187 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (206g)
29
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (187g)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung TL225
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung TL225
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung TL225
Alternative name - ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-11-26 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
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, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 187 grams (0.41 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $488