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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL240, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 19 months later than the TL240 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-ZR100 TL240 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 TL240 EX-ZR100 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung TL240

 EX-ZR100 TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the TL240.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and TL240 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and TL240.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung TL240 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (160 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (160g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
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 - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $171