Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL240
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2000
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is ST5000
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On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S230 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S230 was manufactured 11 months prior to the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S230 scores against the TL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S230 and Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S230 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Samsung TL240
| S230 | TL240 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Nikon S230
| TL240 | S230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Nikon S230 and Samsung TL240
| S230 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S230 comes with outside dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S230 vs the TL240.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S230 and TL240.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung TL240 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S230 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S230 | Samsung TL240 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S230 | Samsung TL240 |
| Also called as | - | ST5000 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-02-03 | 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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Max native ISO | 2000 | 4800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 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 | 115 grams (0.25 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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-EL10 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $150 | $171 |
