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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5000
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the TL240 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z400 grades against the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-Z400 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-Z400

 TL240 EX-Z400 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung TL240

 EX-Z400 TL240 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has specifications 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 account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 against the TL240.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and TL240.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung TL240 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Samsung TL240
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography details
Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging features
Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung TL240
Alternative name - ST5000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-40 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $171