Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung TL240

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8400W versus Samsung TL240, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 3 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Samsung TL240. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with outer 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 proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8400W versus Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the TL240.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and TL240 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and TL240.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8400W should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.