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Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung TL240 and Sony S2100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was revealed about the same time to the S2100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TL240 matches up against the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony S2100

 TL240 S2100 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung TL240

 S2100 TL240 

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony S2100

 TL240 S2100 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL240 and the S2100.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and S2100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung TL240 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
Sony S2100 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL240
Travel photography with Sony S2100
60
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony S2100
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also called as ST5000 -
Category 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 support
Headphone support
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 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 167 grams (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 Overall 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 shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $171 $0