Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL240 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL240 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony A700
TL240 | A700 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | December 2007 | Fresher by 25 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 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 resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony A700
TL240 | A700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL240 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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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 |