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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 3 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-ZR400 TL240 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 TL240 EX-ZR400 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung TL240

 EX-ZR400 TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the TL240.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and TL240 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and TL240.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Samsung TL240
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
71
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than average (205g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung TL240
Alternative name - ST5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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)
Largest 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 size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 160 grams (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 life 500 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $171