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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
Samsung TL240
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-H30 TL240 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-H30

 TL240 EX-H30 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung TL240

 EX-H30 TL240 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Samsung TL240 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (160g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung TL240
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