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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 2 years after the TL240 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-ZR1000 TL240 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 34 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 TL240 EX-ZR1000 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung TL240

 EX-ZR1000 TL240 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the TL240.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and TL240 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and TL240.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Samsung TL240 Street photography features
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
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better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (160g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-09-25 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $572 $171