Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL240

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung TL350 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 TL350 was introduced in February 2010 and Samsung TL240 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung TL350 Highlights

      • 10.2 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 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

      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 TL350 and Samsung TL240.

      PROS

      Samsung TL350

      Samsung TL240

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      •   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 TL350

      Samsung TL240

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   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 TL350

      Samsung TL240

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Samsung TL350

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL350 over Samsung TL240.

      Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL240
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 31 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.4 vs f/3.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 80 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k 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
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720

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      Advantage of Samsung TL240

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL240 over Samsung TL350.

      Samsung TL350 vs Samsung TL240
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.2 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 4,800
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 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"
      Lighter 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) vs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      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 TL350 Samsung TL240
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2004,800
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Light195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Samsung TL350 Samsung TL240
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.2 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 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 TL350 has a 3.0" screen with 920k 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 TL350 features a 10.2 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS 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 TL350 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 3648 x 2052, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 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. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung TL350 and Samsung TL240 come with SLB-11A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung TL350 has a single SD/SDHC 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 TL350, and up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung TL240. Samsung TL350 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.20 m on Samsung TL350 and 5.00 m on Samsung TL240..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung TL350 body has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 22 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.87") and Samsung TL240 body has dimensions of 104 x 58 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.79"). Samsung TL350 weighs 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) and Samsung TL240 weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz).

      Samsung TL350

      Samsung TL240

      100 mm

      59 mm

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      104 mm

      58 mm

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      22 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung TL350 and Samsung TL240

      Samsung TL350 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 TL350

      Samsung TL240

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k 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 TL350

      Samsung TL240

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      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 TL350

      Samsung TL240

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   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 TL350

      Samsung TL240

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k 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 TL350

      Samsung TL240

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      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)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung TL350

      Samsung TL240

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      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 TL350 and Samsung TL240 and give them scores of 58 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 TL350

      Samsung TL240

      OVERALL
      58
      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Samsung TL350

      Samsung TL240

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 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 TL350

      Samsung TL240

      GOOD
      71
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   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 TL350

      Samsung TL240

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung TL350

      Samsung TL240

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      82
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung TL350

      Samsung TL240

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      72
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung TL350

      Samsung TL240

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   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 TL350

      Samsung TL240

      POOR
      54
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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