Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL240
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2012
(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
- Released January 2010
- Also referred to as ST5000

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Galaxy Camera 4G was unveiled 2 years after the TL240 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores versus the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung TL240. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung TL240
Galaxy Camera 4G | TL240 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 33 months |
Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3.5" | Larger display (+1.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
TL240 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung TL240
Galaxy Camera 4G | TL240 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the TL240.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and TL240 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and TL240.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung TL240 |
Also called | - | ST5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-08-29 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | - |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | - | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 4.8" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 0 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $550 | $171 |