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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6900 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was introduced 5 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S6900 matches up versus the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Samsung TL240

 S6900 TL240 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 63 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Nikon S6900

 TL240 S6900 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Samsung TL240

 S6900 TL240 
Focus manually No manual focusing

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6900 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S6900 and the TL240.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6900 and TL240 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6900 and TL240.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6900 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S6900 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6900
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
62
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (181g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6900
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (180 per charge)
more heavy than average (181 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
features touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (160 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging details
Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
70
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (181 grams)
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than others (160g)
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Samsung TL240
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6900 Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-10 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 gr (0.40 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 180 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $190 $171