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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
50
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2007
  • Older Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • New Model is Sony A77
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly similar but the TL240 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TL240 was announced 2 years later than the A700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TL240 grades versus the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony A700

 TL240 A700 
RevealedJanuary 2010December 2007Fresher by 25 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung TL240

 A700 TL240 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony A700

 TL240 A700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL240 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL240 vs the A700.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and A700 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and A700.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL240 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung TL240 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent TL240 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography advice
Sony A700 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography info
Sony A700 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
Sony A700 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
60
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
49
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no liveview
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
Sony A700 Vlogging details
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony A700
 Samsung TL240Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL240 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Alternative name ST5000 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2007-12-19
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 4800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 768 gr (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $171 $1,000