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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Launched September 2011
Samsung TL240
(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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung TL240, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The MV800 was introduced 21 months after the TL240 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the MV800 grades against the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung TL240

 MV800 TL240 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung MV800

 TL240 MV800 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung TL240

 MV800 TL240 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung MV800 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Samsung MV800 versus Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the MV800 against the TL240.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and TL240 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and TL240.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern MV800 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography features
Samsung TL240 Street photography features
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others (121g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL240 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung MV800
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung MV800Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung MV800 Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-09-01 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (30/15 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Micro SD MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $171