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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm SL300 versus Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was manufactured 2 years after the TL240 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores vs the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm SL300 TL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Fujifilm SL300

 TL240 Fujifilm SL300 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm SL300 TL240 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL300 versus Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the TL240.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and TL240 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and TL240.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm SL300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
38
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (510g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography features
Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography features
Samsung TL240 Travel photography features
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (510g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (510g)
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung TL240
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Samsung TL240
Also called as - ST5000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-05 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $171