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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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 ST150F vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST150F and Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was introduced 3 years later than the TL240 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST150F grades versus the TL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung TL240

 ST150F TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung ST150F

 TL240 ST150F 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Samsung TL240

 ST150F TL240 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ST150F against the TL240.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and TL240.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer ST150F provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST150F
Street photography with Samsung TL240
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
Samsung TL240 Sports photography details
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
60
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (25mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Samsung ST150F vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Samsung TL240
 Samsung ST150FSamsung TL240
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST150F Samsung TL240
Also called as - ST5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 114 gr (0.25 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $171