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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung PL200 and Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PL200 was launched 7 months after the TL240 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the PL200 scores against the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung TL240

 PL200 TL240 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung PL200

 TL240 PL200 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung TL240

 PL200 TL240 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 features external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL200 and Samsung TL240 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the PL200 compared to the TL240.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and TL240 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and TL240.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer PL200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography advice
Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
58
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography factors
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL200
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung PL200Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL200 Samsung TL240
Also called as - ST5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-21 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 BP70A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $171