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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was revealed very close to the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-FC150 TL240 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-FC150

 TL240 EX-FC150 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung TL240

 EX-FC150 TL240 
IntroducedNovember 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 against the TL240.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and TL240 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and TL240.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC150
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Samsung TL240
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
30
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
60
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung TL240
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-16 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 gr (0.38 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 model NP-40 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $171