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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5000
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony TF1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was introduced 4 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the TL240 grades vs the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony TF1

 TL240 TF1 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung TL240

 TF1 TL240 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony TF1

 TL240 TF1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL240 features 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) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TL240 versus the TF1.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL240 and TF1.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TL240 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
60
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
37
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony TF1
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Alternative name ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $171 $266