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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL240

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung TL240
(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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was introduced 20 months later than the TL240 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1200pj matches up versus the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Samsung TL240

 S1200pj TL240 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Nikon S1200pj

 TL240 S1200pj 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung TL240

 S1200pj TL240 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj has physical dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1200pj versus the TL240.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and TL240 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1200pj and TL240.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern S1200pj is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography information
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography details
Samsung TL240 Street photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (186g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography details
Samsung TL240 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography features
Samsung TL240 Travel photography features
61
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (186 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
has touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (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 S1200pj Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging info
Samsung TL240 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (186g)
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Samsung TL240
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSamsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2010-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 model EN-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $171