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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was announced 12 months prior to the TL240 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TL100 grades versus the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung TL240

 TL100 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung TL100

 TL240 TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL240

 TL100 TL240 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL100 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TL100 and the TL240.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL100 and TL240 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL100 and TL240.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung TL240 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
26
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (219 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL100
Sports photography with Samsung TL240
33
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (219 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
has focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (219 grams)
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung TL100Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL100 Samsung TL240
Otherwise known as ST50 ST5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $22 $171