• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 124.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung TL225 advantages over Fujifilm S2550HD

  • Fast startup
    ~1.90 vs 4.1 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 81 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    164g vs 443g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    1152k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Less shutter lag
    0.36 vs 0.64 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options

Fujifilm S2550HD advantages over Samsung TL225

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    504 mm vs 124 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung CL65

Samsung TL225
Samsung CL65
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Samsung TL225 vs Samsung CL65

Fujifilm S2550HD
Samsung CL65
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Fujifilm S2550HD vs Samsung CL65

Compared to Samsung TL220

Samsung TL225
Samsung TL220
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL220

Fujifilm S2550HD
Samsung TL220
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm S2550HD vs Samsung TL220

Compared to Fujifilm S1800

Samsung TL225
Fujifilm S1800
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Thinner
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung TL225 vs Fujifilm S1800

Fujifilm S2550HD
Fujifilm S1800
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S2550HD vs Fujifilm S1800

Compared to Sony DSC-TX9

Samsung TL225
Sony DSC-TX9
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Samsung TL225 vs Sony DSC-TX9

Fujifilm S2550HD
Sony DSC-TX9
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm S2550HD vs Sony DSC-TX9

Compared to Fujifilm S2950

Samsung TL225
Fujifilm S2950
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung TL225 vs Fujifilm S2950

Fujifilm S2550HD
Fujifilm S2950
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S2550HD vs Fujifilm S2950

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