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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was manufactured 5 months before the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 grades against the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm J30 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Fujifilm J30

 TL240 Fujifilm J30 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm J30 TL240 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm J30 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the TL240.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and TL240.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung TL240 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Samsung TL240
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography info
Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Samsung TL240
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 NP-45A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $150 $171