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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 2011
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung ST93 and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was manufactured 16 months after the TL240 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST93 grades versus the TL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung TL240

 ST93 TL240 
IntroducedApril 2011January 2010Newer by 16 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung ST93

 TL240 ST93 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Samsung TL240

 ST93 TL240 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST93 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST93 vs the TL240.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and TL240 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and TL240.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST93 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer ST93 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography info
Samsung TL240 Street photography info
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
70
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
60
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung ST93Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST93 Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-04-20 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch - $171