Samsung TL240 vs Sony A380
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is ST5000
(Full Review)
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL240 versus Sony A380, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the TL240 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TL240 was announced 5 months later than the A380 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TL240 matches up versus the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony A380
| TL240 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung TL240
| A380 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony A380
| TL240 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL240 versus the A380.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and A380 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Samsung TL240 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and A380.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TL240 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh harder.
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Samsung TL240 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung TL240 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Also referred to as | ST5000 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-24 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 519g (1.14 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $171 | $899 |