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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched June 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was revealed 6 months prior to the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades against the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm Z300 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Fujifilm Z300

 TL240 Fujifilm Z300 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung TL240

 Fujifilm Z300 TL240 
RevealedJune 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 offers external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and the TL240.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and TL240.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung TL240 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (155g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography details
Samsung TL240 Sports photography details
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography information
Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
54
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (155g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (160g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
31
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL240 Vlogging factors
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (155g)
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Samsung TL240
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Samsung TL240
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-06-12 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact 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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 155g (0.34 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 NP-45 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $171