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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung TL220 and Samsung TL240, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was brought out 4 months before the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TL220 grades vs the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung TL240

 TL220 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung TL220

 TL240 TL220 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Samsung TL240

 TL220 TL240 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL220 vs the TL240.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and TL240.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung TL240 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Travel photography highlights
62
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
has focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung TL220Samsung TL240
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL220 Samsung TL240
Also called ST500 ST5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-13 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 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 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169g (0.37 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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-07A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $90 $171