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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S2900 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and TL240 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was unveiled 5 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S2900 matches up vs the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung TL240

 S2900 TL240 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Nikon S2900

 TL240 S2900 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung TL240

 S2900 TL240 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2900 compared to the TL240.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2900 and TL240.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S2900 to provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S2900 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography features
Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (250 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
44
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S2900
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung TL240
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung TL240
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 119g (0.26 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 life 250 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $117 $171