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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W310 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
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W310 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung TL240 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was launched at a similar time to the W310 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TL240 matches up versus the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W310

 TL240 W310 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung TL240

 W310 TL240 

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W310

 TL240 W310 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL240 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL240 versus Sony W310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TL240 against the W310.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL240 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and W310.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung TL240 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (160g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
Sony W310 Travel photography factors
60
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography factors
Sony W310 Landscape photography factors
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
Sony W310 Vlogging details
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (160 grams)
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony W310
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Also called as ST5000 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 137 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $171 $150