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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was manufactured 13 months later than the TL240 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ST6500 grades against the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung TL240

 ST6500 TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung ST6500

 TL240 ST6500 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung TL240

 ST6500 TL240 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 features external dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST6500 compared to the TL240.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and TL240 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and TL240.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung ST6500 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher ST6500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography details
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST6500
Street photography with Samsung TL240
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
29
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography info
Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
74
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
43
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
32
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung ST6500Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST6500 Samsung TL240
Alternative name - ST5000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $171