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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung ST700 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was announced 13 months later than the TL240 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ST700 scores versus the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung TL240

 ST700 TL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung ST700

 TL240 ST700 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Samsung TL240

 ST700 TL240 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST700 versus Samsung TL240 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST700 against the TL240.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and TL240 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and TL240.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST700 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ST700 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST700
Street photography with Samsung TL240
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
60
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (160g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL240 Vlogging advice
30
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung ST700Samsung TL240
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST700 Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO - 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - 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 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 data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $171