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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL240

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung TL240, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was unveiled 7 months later than the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S2500HD grades versus the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung TL240

 S2500HD TL240 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 TL240 S2500HD 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung TL240

 S2500HD TL240 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having 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") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S2500HD and the TL240.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and TL240 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and TL240.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung TL240 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger S2500HD is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Samsung TL240
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography factors
Samsung TL240 Sports photography factors
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
36
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (160g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung TL240
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung TL240
Alternative name FinePix S2600HD ST5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $171