Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL240

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung ST30 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and TL240 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The ST30 was introduced 13 months later than the TL240 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ST30 matches up vs the TL240 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL240. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Samsung TL240 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 has got outside measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST30 versus Samsung TL240 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST30 against the TL240.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and TL240 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and TL240.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST30 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung TL240 will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer ST30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.