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Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(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
Sony S930
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony S930

 TL240 S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.4"Larger display (+1.1")
Display resolution230k112kClearer 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 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL240
Sports photography with Sony S930
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
60
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography factors
Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL240
Vlogging with Sony S930
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
no microphone support
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony S930
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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