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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL240 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung DV300F and Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was brought out 2 years after the TL240 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DV300F matches up against the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung TL240

 DV300F TL240 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung DV300F

 TL240 DV300F 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung TL240

 DV300F TL240 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F provides physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with 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 utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DV300F vs the TL240.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and TL240.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher DV300F will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography information
Samsung TL240 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
60
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung TL240
 Samsung DV300FSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung TL240
Also called as - ST5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-02 2010-01-06
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch 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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 BP88 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $171