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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5000
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 2 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm JX550 TL240 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Fujifilm JX550

 TL240 Fujifilm JX550 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm JX550 TL240 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the TL240.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and TL240.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Samsung TL240 Street photography details
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography information
Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
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good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
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lighter than average in class (113 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
has touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
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decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (160 grams)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung TL240
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $171