Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL240
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96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
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32 Overall
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is ST5000
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The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S4000 grades vs the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Samsung TL240
| S4000 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Nikon S4000
| TL240 | S4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Samsung TL240
| S4000 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S4000 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S4000 vs the TL240.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and TL240.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S4000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Nikon S4000 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL240 Sports photography factors
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Nikon S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Nikon S4000 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Nikon S4000 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
reasonably wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Samsung TL240 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Samsung TL240 |
| Also called | - | ST5000 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-02-03 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 131 grams (0.29 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" 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 | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $200 | $171 |
