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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung TL240

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung TL240 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TL240 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 13 months after the TL240 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm F500 EXR TL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 TL240 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm F500 EXR TL240 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the TL240.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TL240 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TL240.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F500 EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography features
Samsung TL240 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography information
Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors (215 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging advice
Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (160g)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung TL240
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 NP-50 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $430 $171