Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2000
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as ST5000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung TL240 and Sony S2000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TL240 was brought out within a month of the S2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL240 grades against the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony S2000
TL240 | S2000 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung TL240
S2000 | TL240 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony S2000
TL240 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL240 comes with exterior dimensions 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 S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL240 and Sony S2000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TL240 compared to the S2000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and S2000.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung TL240 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Also Known as | ST5000 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-11A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $171 | $225 |