Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung TL240

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung TL240, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 10 months prior to the TL240 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Samsung TL240. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung TL240 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the TL240.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and TL240 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and TL240.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung TL240 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.