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Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Samsung TL240
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S70 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S70 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the TL240 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S70 matches up vs the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung TL240

 S70 TL240 
Screen resolution288k230kCrisper screen (+58k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Nikon S70

 TL240 S70 

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung TL240

 S70 TL240 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S70 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and 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 are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S70 versus the TL240.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S70 and TL240.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung TL240 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (160g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Travel photography highlights
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL240 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (160g)
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Samsung TL240
 Nikon Coolpix S70Samsung TL240
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as - ST5000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
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 aliasing 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 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 288 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $290 $171