Samsung TL320 vs Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung TL320 and the Samsung TL240, 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.

      Samsung TL320 was introduced in February 2009 and Samsung TL240 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung TL320 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung TL320
      4. Advantage of Samsung TL240
      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 TL320 and Samsung TL240.

      PROS

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Internal Storage
      •   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

      CONS

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k 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 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 - 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


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL320
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL320 over Samsung TL240.

      Samsung TL320 vs Samsung TL240
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 31 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.3
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 16 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Internal Storage 40 MB vs 13 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung TL320.

      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 TL500
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung TL225
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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 TL210
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.4 MP

      Samsung TL205
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic ZS40
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      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 TL320.

      Samsung TL320 vs Samsung TL240
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 4,800
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4334 x 3256
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 120 mm vs 217 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 7x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.8 vs f/5.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 1 cm
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.50"
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

      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 TL210
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.4 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

      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 TL320 Samsung TL240
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2004,800
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Internal Storage40 MB13 MB
      WEAKNESSES Samsung TL320 Samsung TL240
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.2 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 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 TL320 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Samsung TL240 has a 3.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. 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 (available only on Samsung TL240) 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 TL320 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. 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 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 4,800 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Samsung TL320 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2654, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. 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.


      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.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung TL320 has a single SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus card slot. Samsung TL240 has a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung TL320, and up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung TL240.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m...

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung TL320 body has dimensions of 97 x 61 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.4 x 0.83") and Samsung TL240 body has dimensions of 104 x 58 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.79"). Samsung TL320 weighs [] and Samsung TL240 weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz).

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

      97 mm

      61 mm

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      104 mm

      58 mm

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      61 mm

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      21 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung TL320 and Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL320 and Samsung TL240 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 TL320

      Samsung TL240

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      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

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      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

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      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

      Street Photography

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
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      •   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)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

      POOR
      44
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung TL320 and Samsung TL240 and give them scores of 51 and 60 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 TL320

      Samsung TL240

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

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

      Video

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

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

      Focusing

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

      GOOD
      73
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      82
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      72
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung TL320

      Samsung TL240

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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 TL320

      Samsung TL240

      BAD
      25
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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