Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB800F

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WB800F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TL240 scores versus the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 provides 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) whilst the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TL240 compared to the WB800F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and WB800F.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL240 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.