Clicky

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
34

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The TG-870 was manufactured 6 years after the TL240 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-870 grades against the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Samsung TL240

		

		

			
 TG-870 TL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 TL240 TG-870 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung TL240

		

		

			
 TG-870 TL240 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 features physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-870 and the TL240.
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and TL240 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and TL240.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
36
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
28
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography features
Samsung TL240 Street photography features
65
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (300 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
69
 better than average battery (300 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (21mm)
 more heavy than average in class (221g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (160g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (300 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
37
 screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
32
 rather wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
27
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (31mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	

		

			
Olympus TG-870 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Samsung TL240
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 life 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $171