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Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Samsung. The resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was brought out 4 years prior to the WB30F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TL240 grades vs the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung WB30F

 TL240 WB30F 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung TL240

 WB30F TL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB30F

 TL240 WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 offers physical 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 WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TL240 vs the WB30F.

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and WB30F.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL240
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
60
supports focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung TL240Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL240 Samsung WB30F
Also Known as ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $171 $180