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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon S7000 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was announced 5 years after the TL240 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the S7000 scores vs the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Samsung TL240

 S7000 TL240 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 63 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Nikon S7000

 TL240 S7000 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Samsung TL240

 S7000 TL240 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S7000 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S7000 against the TL240.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S7000 and TL240 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S7000 and TL240.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S7000 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger S7000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S7000
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (165 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
45
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
more heavy than others (165 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
features focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S7000
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (165g)
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Samsung TL240
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 180 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $171