Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL240
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
Nikon S3000
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched February 2010
Samsung TL240
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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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The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S3000 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S3000 was revealed within a month of the TL240 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S3000 matches up against the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Samsung TL240. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung TL240
| S3000 | TL240 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Nikon S3000
| TL240 | S3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung TL240
| S3000 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3000 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S3000 and the TL240.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3000 and TL240.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung TL240 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (160 grams)
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Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S3000 Travel photography information
Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
rather wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Nikon S3000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
rather wide (27mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than others (160g)
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung TL240 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung TL240 |
| Otherwise known as | - | ST5000 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 8cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 116 gr (0.26 lb) | 160 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 | EN-EL10 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $150 | $171 |