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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 13 months later than the TL240 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2950 scores vs the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung TL240

 S2950 TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the FujiFilm S2950

 TL240 S2950 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL240

 S2950 TL240 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S2950 and the TL240.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and TL240 is 76 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and TL240.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent S2950 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
35
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Samsung TL240
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
47
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
60
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL240 Vlogging factors
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung TL240
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung TL240
Also Known as FinePix S2990 ST5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437g (0.96 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 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 life 300 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 $171