Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB50F

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB50F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was launched 5 years earlier than the WB50F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL240 scores vs the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 has outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL240 compared to the WB50F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and WB50F.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.