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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Samsung TL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W320 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W320 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung TL240 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was announced very close to the W320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TL240 scores versus the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Sony W320

 TL240 W320 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung TL240

 W320 TL240 

Common features in the Samsung TL240 and Sony W320

 TL240 W320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL240 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TL240 and the W320.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL240 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL240 and W320.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL240 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL240 Street photography information
Sony W320 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL240 Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
60
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL240 Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
37
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung TL240 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL240 and Sony W320
 Samsung TL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also Known as ST5000 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $171 $269