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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 3 years after the TL240 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung TL240

 EX-ZR700 TL240 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 TL240 EX-ZR700 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung TL240

 EX-ZR700 TL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 has physical measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the TL240.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and TL240 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and TL240.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
features focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung TL240
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $370 $171