Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930
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36 Features
32 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930 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
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally referred to as ST5000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Samsung TL240 and Sony S930, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TL240 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TL240 was brought out 13 months after the S930 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL240 matches up vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony S930
TL240 | S930 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+1.1") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung TL240
S930 | TL240 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony S930
TL240 | S930 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Samsung TL240 and Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TL240 and the S930.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and S930.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung TL240 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger TL240 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Also referred to as | ST5000 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
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) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 feature | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $171 | $219 |