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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 5 months prior to the TL240 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm A170 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Fujifilm A170

 TL240 Fujifilm A170 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm A170 TL240 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the TL240.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and TL240 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and TL240.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung TL240 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
provides touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Samsung TL240
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Samsung TL240
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact 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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (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 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 card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $80 $171