Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
- Also referred to as ST5000

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was manufactured 13 months after the TL240 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-H30 grades versus the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung TL240
EX-H30 | TL240 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-H30
TL240 | EX-H30 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung TL240
EX-H30 | TL240 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the TL240.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and TL240 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and TL240.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung TL240 |
Also called | - | ST5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4334 x 3256 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 model | NP-130 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $709 | $171 |