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Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung TL240 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was announced 4 years earlier than the WB250F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TL240 matches up against the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung WB250F

 TL240 WB250F 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung TL240

 WB250F TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB250F

 TL240 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL240 versus Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL240 versus the WB250F.

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and WB250F.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged TL240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
60
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung TL240Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL240 Samsung WB250F
Otherwise known as ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $171 $250