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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced very close to the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1600 scores against the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung TL240

 S1600 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the FujiFilm S1600

 TL240 S1600 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung TL240

 S1600 TL240 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 offers external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S1600 versus the TL240.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and TL240 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and TL240.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography advice
Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL240 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
60
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (160g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung TL240
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung TL240
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung TL240
Also called as FinePix S1770 ST5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 ID 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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