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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL240

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL240 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung TL240, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2800HD was announced within a month of the TL240 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the S2800HD scores versus the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung TL240

 S2800HD TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 TL240 S2800HD 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung TL240

 S2800HD TL240 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD and the TL240.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and TL240 is 75 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and TL240.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Samsung TL240
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
60
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung TL240
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD ST5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 437g (0.96 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $260 $171