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Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon A10 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A10 was introduced 6 years after the TL240 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A10 scores versus the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Samsung TL240

 A10 TL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 74 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Nikon A10

 TL240 A10 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Samsung TL240

 A10 TL240 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A10 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Nikon A10 versus Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A10 versus the TL240.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and TL240 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A10 and TL240.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon A10 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher A10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
36
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography features
Samsung TL240 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (160 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A10
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
62
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
39
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than average (160g)
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition (160g)
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Samsung TL240
 Nikon Coolpix A10Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 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 data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $90 $171