Samsung TL220 vs Fujifilm X30 Comparison

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Samsung TL220

12 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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12 MP | 2/3 CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Samsung TL220 vs Fujifilm X30 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing TL220 and X30, two Small Sensor Compact cameras from Samsung and Fujifilm. Samsung TL220 was introduced to market in August 2009 and Fujifilm X30 was launched in August 2014. As you can see, TL220 is 5 years older than X30. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2009-08-13

12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

27-124 mm F3.5-5.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

169g. 100 x 60 x 19 mm

Also known as ST500

Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-08-26

12MP - CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Tilting Screen

2360k dot Electronic viewfinder

12.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

423g. 119 x 72 x 60 mm

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Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung TL220 over Fujifilm X30

Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Weight	169 g vs 423 g	254 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	27mm vs 28mm	1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	124mm vs 112mm	12 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	4.6× vs 4�	more flexible focal coverage

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Reasons to choose Fujifilm X30 over Samsung TL220

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max ISO	12.800 vs 3.200	300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 230k dots	300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide	2.00 vs 3.50	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 5.90	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	7.0m vs 3.4m	3.6m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	4.84µm² vs 2.31µm²	109% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

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Common Strengths of Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 12.0fps	Fast shooting speeds

Common Weaknesses of Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30

Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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Samsung TL220 vs Fujifilm X30: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung TL220 has external dimensions of 100 x 60 x 19 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 0.75″) and weighs 169 g (0.37 lb / 5.96 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X30 has external dimensions of 119 x 72 x 60 mm (4.69 x 2.83 x 2.36″) and weighs 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30. Samsung TL220 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 19mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 41mm thinner than Fujifilm X30.

Comparison image of Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30.

Comparison image of Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung TL220 is significantly lighter (254g ) than the Fujifilm X30 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

TL220

X30

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

TL220

X30

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Samsung TL220 (ST500) nor Fujifilm X30 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Fujifilm X30 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Samsung TL220 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to X30.

Samsung TL220 vs Fujifilm X30: Sensor Comparison

Both Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30 have 12.0 MP resolution sensors but Samsung TL220's sensor is 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) and Fujifilm X30's sensor is (2/ ).

Since Samsung TL220's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Fujifilm X30.

Below you can see the TL220 and X30 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30 Cameras

As seen above, Samsung TL220 has a 0.0x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm X30. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Samsung TL220 vs Fujifilm X30 Lens Specs Comparison

Samsung TL220 features a 27-124 mm F3.5-5.9 4.6× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm X30 features a 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 4� zoom lens.

Samsung TL220 has 1mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm X30. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.00, Fujifilm X30 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Samsung TL220 has 12mm longer reach than the Fujifilm X30. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Fujifilm X30 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TL220

X30

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TL220

X30

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TL220

X30

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TL220

X30

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung TL220 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3 sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Samsung TL220 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X30 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3 sensor
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Samsung TL220 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
124 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
112 mm Tele Lens
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Samsung TL220 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X30 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
169g
Body Thickness 19mm
4.6X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3 sensor
423g
Body Thickness 60mm
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Samsung TL220 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Landscape Photography

POOR

27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Samsung TL220 vs Fujifilm X30: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung TL220 and Fujifilm X30 scores compare:

Samsung TL220

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #372 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1061 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X30

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #2 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #254 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X30 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung TL220 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Samsung TL220. Otherwise, Fujifilm X30 is the better camera overall.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung TL220 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Samsung TL220	Fujifilm X30
Brand	Samsung	Fujifilm
Announced	2009-08-13	2014-08-26
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CMOS X-TRANS II
Size	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	2/
Area	27.72mm²	0.00mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	27-124 mm (4.6×)	28-112 mm (4�)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.9	F2.0-2.8
Macro Focus Range	5cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	230k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder	2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a	0.65x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	3.40 m	7.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	169g	423g
Dimensions	100 x 60 x 19mm	119 x 72 x 60mm
Battery Life	n/a	470 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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