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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung TL240, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out 3 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm SL1000 TL240 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 TL240 Fujifilm SL1000 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm SL1000 TL240 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the TL240.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and TL240 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and TL240.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL1000 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
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resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Street photography with Samsung TL240
56
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (659 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography information
Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery pack (350 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (659g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (659 grams)
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touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung TL240
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Samsung TL240
Also called as - ST5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 gr (1.45 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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 1 1
Price at launch $600 $171