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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(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
Samsung TL240
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung TL240

 HZ50W TL240 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung HZ50W

 TL240 HZ50W 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL240

 HZ50W TL240 
AnnouncedMay 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and TL240 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography info
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
Samsung TL240 Vlogging info
24
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL240
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung TL240
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