Samsung TL240 vs Samsung TL210

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung TL240 and the Samsung TL210, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung TL240 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 4,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung TL210 Highlights

      • 12.4 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung TL240
      4. Advantage of Samsung TL210
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung TL240 and Samsung TL210.

      PROS

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Advantage of Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL240
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL240 over Samsung TL210.

      Samsung TL240 vs Samsung TL210
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 12.4 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 4,800 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4334 x 3256 vs 4000 x 3000
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 217 mm vs 135 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 7x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.5 vs f/5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 5 cm
      Touch Screen vs
      HDMI Output vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) vs 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung TL240.

      Samsung TL220
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Samsung TL100
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung TL205
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Samsung TL500
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung TL320
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Samsung TL350
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      1/2.33-inch

      10.2 MP

      Samsung TL225
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Leica V-Lux 2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Advantage of Samsung TL210

      Samsung TL210
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL210 over Samsung TL240.

      Samsung TL240 vs Samsung TL210
      Reaches Wider Angle 31 mm vs 27 mm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Internal Storage 13 MB vs 55 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung TL210.

      Samsung TL220
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Samsung TL205
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Samsung TL100
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung TL500
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung TL350
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      1/2.33-inch

      10.2 MP

      Samsung TL225
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Samsung TL320
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung TL240 Samsung TL210
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO4,8003,200
        Touch-to-Focus
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Large Screen3.50"3.50"
        Built-in Flash
        Light160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
        Internal Storage13 MB55 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Samsung TL240 Samsung TL210
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung TL240 and Samsung TL210 have 3.50" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution. Samsung TL240 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Samsung TL240 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 4,800 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Samsung TL210 features a 12.4 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Samsung TL240 can take pictures up to 4334 x 3256 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4240 x 2826, 4240 x 2385, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung TL210 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung TL240 comes with SLB-11A battery pack and Samsung TL210 comes with SLB-07B battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung TL240, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung TL210.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m on Samsung TL240 and 3.40 m on Samsung TL210..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung TL240 body has dimensions of 104 x 58 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.79") and Samsung TL210 body has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 20 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.79"). Samsung TL240 weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) and Samsung TL210 weighs 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz).

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      104 mm

      58 mm

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      99 mm

      59 mm

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      20 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung TL240 and Samsung TL210

      Samsung TL240 and Samsung TL210 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      GOOD
      74
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      GOOD
      78
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung TL240 and Samsung TL210 and give them scores of 60 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      GOOD
      82
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      80
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      GOOD
      72
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL210

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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