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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 7000 and Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was announced 12 months prior to the TL240 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 7000 matches up vs the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Samsung TL240

 7000 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Olympus 7000

 TL240 7000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Samsung TL240

 7000 TL240 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the 7000 vs the TL240.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and TL240 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and TL240.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography details
Samsung TL240 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7000
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
56
flash built-in
great zoom (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Samsung TL240
 Olympus Stylus 7000Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Samsung TL240
Also called as mju 7000 ST5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 172 gr (0.38 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $171