Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL240
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is WB600
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is ST5000

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The HZ30W was unveiled about the same time to the TL240 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ30W grades vs the TL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ30W & Samsung TL240. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung TL240
HZ30W | TL240 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung HZ30W
TL240 | HZ30W | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL240
HZ30W | TL240 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W comes with outer dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ30W and the TL240.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and TL240 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and TL240.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Samsung HZ30W | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ30W | Samsung TL240 |
Other name | WB600 | ST5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 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 | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $280 | $171 |