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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 3 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores against the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm S8300 TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Fujifilm S8300

 TL240 Fujifilm S8300 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm S8300 TL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the TL240.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and TL240 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and TL240.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography information
Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
supports focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (670g)
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung TL240
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 12800 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $171