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Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Samsung TL240 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB210, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was manufactured 18 months prior to the WB210 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TL240 matches up against the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung WB210

 TL240 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung TL240

 WB210 TL240 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB210

 TL240 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 has external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TL240 vs the WB210.

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and WB210.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged TL240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (160 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
Samsung WB210 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
60
includes focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (160g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
has touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (160g)
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (174g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung TL240Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL240 Samsung WB210
Alternative name ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 4800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 160g (0.35 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $171 $279