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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as ES15
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was launched 10 months prior to the TL240 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SL30 scores against the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung TL240

 SL30 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung SL30

 TL240 SL30 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL240

 SL30 TL240 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SL30 has external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SL30 against the TL240.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and TL240.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung TL240 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
25
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography information
Samsung TL240 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL30
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
provides touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (160g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (160g)
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung SL30Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL30 Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as ES15 ST5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2010-01-06
Body design Compact 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $93 $171