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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung SL102 and Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was unveiled 12 months before the TL240 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SL102 grades versus the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung TL240

 SL102 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung SL102

 TL240 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Samsung TL240

 SL102 TL240 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL102 has external measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SL102 vs the TL240.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and TL240.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL102 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
25
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL240 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL102
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
60
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
30
good maximum aperture (f)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Samsung SL102 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung SL102Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL102 Samsung TL240
Also Known as ES55 ST5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $171