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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL240

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as ST5000
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL240 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL240, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the EX2F (1/1.7") and TL240 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX2F was released 2 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX2F matches up vs the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung TL240

 EX2F TL240 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung EX2F

 TL240 EX2F 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung TL240

 EX2F TL240 

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) while 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 vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX2F compared to the TL240.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and TL240 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and TL240.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung TL240 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern EX2F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (294g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
60
has touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (294g)
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (160g)
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung TL240
 Samsung EX2FSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung TL240
Alternative name - ST5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-12-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $478 $171