Samsung TL240 vs Samsung TL500
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Samsung TL240 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternative Name is EX1
Samsung TL240 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung TL240 vs Samsung TL500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the TL240 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TL240 was revealed 6 months before the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the TL240 matches up versus the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung TL240 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung TL500
TL240 | TL500 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung TL240
TL500 | TL240 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Samsung TL500
TL240 | TL500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Samsung TL240 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Check the Samsung TL240 vs Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TL240 against the TL500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Samsung TL240 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and TL500.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL240 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung TL240 will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.
Samsung TL240 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung TL240 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung TL240 | Samsung TL500 |
Also referred to as | ST5000 | EX1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 386g (0.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-11A | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $171 | $527 |