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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was revealed within a month of the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CL80 scores vs the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung TL240

 CL80 TL240 
Display size3.7"3.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung CL80

 TL240 CL80 

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung TL240

 CL80 TL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the CL80 vs the TL240.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and TL240.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always take the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography information
Samsung TL240 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (160 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL80
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
60
has focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
has touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography factors
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (160g)
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung CL80Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL80 Samsung TL240
Also called ST5500 ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 4800 4800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 160 grams (0.35 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 model SLB-11A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $171