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Samsung TL240 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung TL240 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was announced 11 months later than the T900 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL240 grades against the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony T900

 TL240 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung TL240

 T900 TL240 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony T900

 TL240 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL240 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TL240 against the T900.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL240 and T900.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger TL240 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
Portrait photography with Sony T900
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
Sony T900 Travel photography details
60
features touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
Landscape photography with Sony T900
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
Sony T900 Vlogging information
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony T900
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Other name ST5000 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
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, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $171 $300