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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and TL225 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was introduced 5 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up versus the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm XQ2 TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2009More recent by 66 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 TL225 Fujifilm XQ2 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k920kCrisper display (+232k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung TL225

 Fujifilm XQ2 TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 provides external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the TL225.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and TL225 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and TL225.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm XQ2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Street photography with Samsung TL225
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography details
Samsung TL225 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery power (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
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good battery power (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (206g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (187g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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really wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
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really wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (187g)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung TL225
 Fujifilm XQ2Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Samsung TL225
Also referred to as - ST550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
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 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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format 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 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 All around 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 -
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $488