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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
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
  • Other Name is ST5000
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 13 months later than the TL240 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AV250 matches up against the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung TL240

 AV250 TL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the FujiFilm AV250

 TL240 AV250 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung TL240

 AV250 TL240 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the AV250 and the TL240.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and TL240 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and TL240.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent AV250 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
29
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Samsung TL240 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
30
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
60
supports touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (160g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography features
32
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (160 grams)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung TL240
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung TL240
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 ST5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 180 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $160 $171