Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Launched May 2010
- Also referred to as WB5500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as ST5000
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HZ50W was revealed 4 months later than the TL240 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HZ50W scores versus the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W & Samsung TL240. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung TL240
HZ50W | TL240 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung HZ50W
TL240 | HZ50W | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL240
HZ50W | TL240 | |||
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Announced | May 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HZ50W vs the TL240.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and TL240 is 70 and 95 respectively.
Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and TL240.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Samsung HZ50W | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung HZ50W | Samsung TL240 |
Alternate name | WB5500 | ST5000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-05-03 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4334 x 3256 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lb) | 160 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $171 |