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Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5000
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung WB800F

 TL240 WB800F 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung TL240

 WB800F TL240 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB800F

 TL240 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (160g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
60
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (160g)
35
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Samsung TL240 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung TL240Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL240 Samsung WB800F
Also called ST5000 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface 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 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $171 $300