Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung TL240
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Introduced January 2014
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is ST5000
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung TL240, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm S8600 was announced 4 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Samsung TL240. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung TL240
| Fujifilm S8600 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Fujifilm S8600
| TL240 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung TL240
| Fujifilm S8600 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 offers outside dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung TL240 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the TL240.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and TL240 is 76 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and TL240.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Samsung TL240 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Samsung TL240 |
| Also called | - | ST5000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 450 gr (0.99 lb) | 160 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 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 life | 410 images | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 3 x AA | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $171 |