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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
34

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung SL720 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both built by Samsung. The resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was manufactured 5 months before the TL240 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL720 grades vs the TL240 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung TL240

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung SL720

		

		

			
 TL240 SL720 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL240

		

		

			
 SL720 TL240 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 features physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SL720 against the TL240.
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and TL240 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and TL240.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
	
			Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
21
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
28
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Samsung SL720 Street photography info
Samsung TL240 Street photography info
47
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than others (168 grams)
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung SL720 Sports photography information
Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
17
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
56
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others (168 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
 features touch focus
 good MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (160g)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
27
 quite wide (28mm)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
 screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung SL720 Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
25
 quite wide (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone support
 more heavy than others (168 grams)
27
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (31mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone support
 more heavy than competition (160g)
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung SL720Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL720 Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as PL70 ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 data format Motion JPEG 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 168g (0.37 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 SLB-10A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $171