Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL205
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
57 Overall
46
92 Imaging
39 Features
57 Overall
46
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2015
- Older Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as PL100
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Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and TL205 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
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Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades vs the TL205 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ2 & Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Samsung TL205
| Fujifilm XQ2 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 62 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Fujifilm XQ2
| TL205 | Fujifilm XQ2 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung TL205
| Fujifilm XQ2 | TL205 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ2 offers physical 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 TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the TL205.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and TL205 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and TL205.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer Fujifilm XQ2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography information
focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography information
Samsung TL205 Street photography information
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography features
Samsung TL205 Sports photography features
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (240 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Travel photography with Samsung TL205
great battery (240 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (240 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging details
Samsung TL205 Vlogging details
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (206g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
| Fujifilm XQ2 | Samsung TL205 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm XQ2 | Samsung TL205 |
| Also Known as | - | PL100 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2015-01-14 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
| 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 surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | 206g (0.45 pounds) | 177g (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 Overall 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 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-48 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $180 |